Korean Dictionary
How to say "Accelerator" in Korean
“Accelerator” in Korean is 가속 페달 (pronounced "gasok pedal").
가속 페달
gasok pedal
Usage & Context
가속 페달 or accelerator pedal controls the speed of a vehicle and is a fundamental control taught in Korean driving schools. Mistaking the 가속 페달 for the brake pedal has been a cause of serious accidents in Korea especially among new drivers. Korean traffic safety education emphasizes proper pedal control from the first driving lesson.
Example Sentence
가속 페달을 천천히 밟으세요.
Press the accelerator pedal slowly.
How to use 가속 페달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Accelerator” is 가속 페달, romanized as gasok pedal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 가속 (gasok), sounds like 'gah-sok', similar to 'gas' in English followed by 'sock'. The second part, 페달 (pedal), sounds like 'peh-dal', just like the English word 'pedal'. Put it together: 'gah-sok peh-dal'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing common challenges for new drivers.
초보 운전자는 가속 페달과 브레이크를 헷갈리기 쉬워요.
Beginner drivers can easily confuse the accelerator and brake pedals.
Describing a pleasant driving experience.
가속 페달을 밟으니 차가 부드럽게 나갔어요.
When I pressed the accelerator, the car moved smoothly.
Giving a tip for economical driving.
연비를 위해 가속 페달을 급하게 밟지 마세요.
Don't press the accelerator suddenly for fuel efficiency.
Cultural Context
가속 페달 literally means 'acceleration pedal'. While '액셀' (aeksel, from 'accelerator') is sometimes used in very casual speech, 가속 페달 is the standard and more formal term, especially in driving education and safety contexts. Mistaking the accelerator for the brake pedal is a serious safety concern in Korea, often highlighted in traffic safety campaigns, particularly for elderly drivers. Driving schools emphasize precise foot control and placement from the very first lesson.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
가속 페달 밟다
to press the accelerator
가속 페달에서 발 떼다
to take one's foot off the accelerator
액셀 밟아!
Step on the gas! (casual command)
Related Expressions
액셀
aeksel
accelerator (shortened, casual loanword)
브레이크 페달
beureikeu pedal
brake pedal
클러치 페달
keulleochi pedal
clutch pedal
밟다
balpda
to step on, to press (used with pedals)
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