Korean Dictionary
How to say "Seatbelt" in Korean
“Seatbelt” in Korean is 안전벨트 (pronounced "anjeon belteu").
안전벨트
anjeon belteu
Usage & Context
안전벨트 are legally required for all passengers in Korean vehicles including backseat passengers. Korea has significantly improved its road safety record through stricter 안전벨트 enforcement. Traffic police conduct frequent campaigns reminding drivers and passengers to wear their 안전벨트.
Example Sentence
차에 타면 안전벨트를 꼭 매세요.
Please make sure to fasten your seatbelt when you get in the car.
How to use 안전벨트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Seatbelt” is 안전벨트, romanized as anjeon belteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
안 (an) sounds like 'ahn' in 'father'. 전 (jeon) is like 'jun' in 'jungle' but with a softer 'j'. 벨 (bel) is pronounced like 'bell'. 트 (teu) is a soft 'tuh' sound, similar to 't' in 'tuna' without the 'na'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'bel'.
More Example Sentences
A parent reminding their child or a driver reminding a passenger.
뒷좌석에서도 안전벨트 매야 해요.
You have to wear a seatbelt even in the back seat.
Explaining traffic laws to someone.
안전벨트 안 매면 벌금 내야 해요.
If you don't wear a seatbelt, you have to pay a fine.
A driver making sure everyone is ready to go.
출발하기 전에 안전벨트 확인해주세요.
Please check your seatbelts before we depart.
Cultural Context
In Korea, wearing a seatbelt is legally mandatory for all passengers, including those in the back seat, and enforcement is quite strict. You'll often see signs or hear announcements reminding people. K-dramas frequently show characters buckling up, reflecting this everyday reality. Traffic police conduct frequent campaigns to raise awareness about seatbelt safety, especially for children.
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Common Phrases
안전벨트 매세요.
Please fasten your seatbelt.
안전벨트 했어요?
Did you fasten your seatbelt?
안전벨트 착용
Seatbelt usage (often seen on signs)
Related Expressions
안전
anjeon
safety
벨트
belteu
belt
매다
maeda
to fasten/tie (used with seatbelt)
풀다
pulda
to unfasten/untie
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