Korean Dictionary
How to say "Battery" in Korean
“Battery” in Korean is 배터리 (pronounced "baeteoli").
배터리
baeteoli
Usage & Context
A device that stores electrical energy to power electronic devices. Battery life is an important consideration for Korean consumers when purchasing mobile devices.
Example Sentence
배터리가 다 떨어졌어요.
The battery is completely drained.
How to use 배터리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Battery” is 배터리, romanized as baeteoli.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
배 (bae) sounds like 'bay' in 'bay window'. 터 (teo) is like 'tuh' in 'tough'. 리 (ri) is like 'ree' in 'tree'. The pronunciation is a direct transliteration of 'battery', making it quite intuitive for English speakers.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a common smartphone issue.
제 휴대폰 배터리가 빨리 닳아요.
My phone battery drains quickly.
Considering a repair or upgrade for an electronic device.
새 배터리로 교체해야 할 것 같아요.
I think I need to replace it with a new battery.
Discussing the key features of electric vehicles.
전기차는 배터리 성능이 중요해요.
Battery performance is important for electric cars.
Cultural Context
'배터리' is a crucial word in tech-savvy Korea. With the high usage of smartphones, laptops, and now electric vehicles, battery life and performance are constant topics of conversation. You'll often hear '배터리 없다' (no battery/battery drained) or '배터리 충전해야 해' (need to charge the battery) in daily life. The concern for '배터리 광탈' (rapid battery drain) is a common complaint among smartphone users, often leading to discussions about power banks.
Editorial note
We review entries like 배터리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
배터리 없어요
My battery is dead/I have no battery.
배터리 충전 중
Battery charging.
배터리 교체
Battery replacement.
Related Expressions
충전
chungjeon
charging
방전
bangjeon
discharge (of a battery)
건전지
geonjeonji
dry cell battery (like AA, AAA)
수명
sumyeong
lifespan (e.g., battery lifespan)
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