디젤
dijel · /tid͡ʑel/Recordings stay in your browser and are never uploaded.
noun
diesel; a diesel engine or diesel fuel
Korean loanword from English 'diesel'; the fuel itself is usually labeled 경유 at Korean gas stations.
Examples
이 트럭은 디젤 엔진이라 오르막에서도 힘이 좋아요.
This truck has a diesel engine, so it's strong even uphill.
디젤 차는 연비가 좋은 대신 소음이 조금 큰 편이에요.
Diesel cars get good mileage but tend to be a bit noisy.
요즘은 디젤 대신 전기차로 바꾸는 사람이 많아요.
These days many people switch from diesel to electric cars.