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전동킥보드
jeon-dong-kik-bo-deu
electric scooter
전동킥보드로 출근하는 사람들이 점점 늘어나고 있어요.
More and more people are commuting to work using electric scooters.
Technology
informal
A two-wheeled personal electric vehicle used for short-distance travel, often rented via mobile apps.
카카오맵에서 전동킥보드 대여소가 어디 있는지 검색했어요.
I searched on KakaoMap to find where electric scooter rental spots are.
전동킥보드를 타고 강변을 따라 달렸어요.
I rode an electric scooter along the riverside.
Often abbreviated as '킥보드' in casual speech. Commonly used in urban areas for last-mile transportation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Regional Variations
In South Korea, '전동킥보드' is the standard term, while in North Korea, '전기 킥보드' (jeongi kikbo-deu) may be used. The term '킥보드' alone often implies the electric version in modern contexts.
Gold Rule
Safety First
Always wear a helmet when riding an electric scooter, as Korean traffic laws require it and accidents can be severe.
Word Origin
A compound of '전동' (electric, from Chinese '電動') and '킥보드' (kickboard, from English 'kickboard'). The term emerged in the 2010s with the rise of shared electric scooter services.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in South Korea but understood in other Korean-speaking regions. Often associated with urban mobility solutions and micro-mobility trends.
Word Breakdown
전동
electric (from Chinese '電動')
root킥보드
kickboard (from English)
root한영사전