Konglish Dictionary
핸드폰
haendeupon
In Korea it means
A mobile phone.
In English, say
“cell phone / mobile phone”
Why it's different
Built from “hand” + “phone” — a phone you carry in your hand. 휴대폰 is the other common word; both are in the dictionary.
Example
핸드폰 배터리가 다 됐어.My phone's dead.
Frequently asked questions
What does 핸드폰 (haendeupon) mean in Korea?
핸드폰 (haendeupon) is Konglish for a mobile phone.
What is 핸드폰 in real English?
In English you would say “cell phone / mobile phone”.
Why do Koreans say 핸드폰?
Built from “hand” + “phone” — a phone you carry in your hand. 휴대폰 is the other common word; both are in the dictionary.
How do you use 핸드폰 in a sentence?
“핸드폰 배터리가 다 됐어.” means “My phone's dead.”