Korean Dictionary
How to say "Landline Telephone" in Korean
“Landline Telephone” in Korean is 집 전화 (pronounced "Jip Jeonhwa").
집 전화
Jip Jeonhwa
Usage & Context
While landline telephones have become less common in Korean homes due to smartphones, many Korean families still maintain a home phone for emergencies or older family members.
Example Sentence
집 전화는 요즘 잘 쓰지 않아요.
Landline telephones are not used much these days.
How to use 집 전화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Landline Telephone” is 집 전화, romanized as Jip Jeonhwa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Jip' sounds like 'jeep' but with a shorter 'i' sound, similar to 'chip' without the 'ch'. 'Jeon' is like 'john' with a 'j' sound, and 'hwa' is like 'wah' with an 'h' sound. The stress is on 'jeon'.
More Example Sentences
Confirming a landline number.
우리 집 전화번호는 아직 안 바뀌었어요.
Our home phone number hasn't changed yet.
Describing how to reach an elderly relative.
할머니 댁에 가면 항상 집 전화로 연락해요.
When I go to my grandmother's house, I always contact her via landline.
Commenting on the shift in communication methods.
요즘은 집 전화 대신 휴대폰을 많이 쓰죠.
These days, people use cell phones a lot instead of landlines.
Cultural Context
While smartphones have largely replaced landlines, '집 전화' (jip jeonhwa) still holds a nostalgic or practical place in some Korean homes. Older generations might prefer them for their simplicity, or families might keep one for emergencies, especially if they have young children or elderly members. It's less common to see them in younger households, but they're not entirely obsolete.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
집 전화 걸다
to call the home phone
집 전화 받다
to answer the home phone
집 전화 끊다
to hang up the home phone
Related Expressions
휴대폰
hyudaepon
cell phone / mobile phone
스마트폰
seumateupon
smartphone
전화
jeonhwa
telephone (general)
유선 전화
yuseon jeonhwa
wired telephone (more technical term for landline)
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