Korean

정전
Meaning: power outage; blackout
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

停
電

Example sentences

The power suddenly went out because of the typhoon.
정전으로 인해 서비스가 일시 중단되었습니다。
Service was temporarily suspended due to a power outage.
태풍 때문에 전선이 끊어져서 정전이 되었다.
The power lines broke because of the typhoon, causing a blackout.
정전이 되었을 때 비상 발전기를 가동했다.
We operated the emergency generator when there was a power outage.
갑작스러운 정전 때문에 병원 안이 한바탕 소동이 일어났다.
A sudden power outage caused quite a commotion inside the hospital.
갑작스러운 정전으로 인해 도시는 혼돈에 빠졌다.
The city fell into chaos due to the sudden power outage.

Usage Notes

Used when the supply of electricity is interrupted.

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