If you’re preparing to work in South Korea, learning Korean tool names is an important part of understanding workplace instructions and communicating safely with coworkers.
For people studying for an EPS skill test, recognizing equipment vocabulary can also be useful during practical training and test preparation.
Can you recognize the Korean words for a hammer, screwdriver, forklift, safety helmet, or welding mask?
In this lesson, you’ll learn 95 Korean tool and equipment names based on the original KoreanMario EPS tools vocabulary collection, updated with clearer English meanings, useful pronunciation practice, and real workplace examples.
The vocabulary includes hand tools, electric equipment, construction machinery, protective clothing, agricultural equipment, and more.
Level: Beginner–Intermediate (A1–B1)
Study time: 30–45 minutes for the complete vocabulary lesson
What you’ll learn: Korean tool names, essential safety equipment, workplace instructions, example conversations, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
Important: This is an educational Korean vocabulary guide, not an official EPS skill test question bank. Actual test requirements and procedures may vary by occupation, recruitment program, and testing period. Always refer to the relevant official EPS and HRD Korea guidance for your application.
Table of Contents
- 1. What Is the EPS Skill Test?
- 2. Hand Tools and Basic Workshop Equipment
- 3. Mechanical and Electrical Tools in Korean
- 4. Workshop Machines, Protective Equipment, and Transport Tools
- 5. Construction, Lifting, and Safety Equipment
- 6. Cleaning Equipment, Measuring Tools, and Workshop Supplies
- 7. Personal Protective Equipment and Electrical Testing Tools
- 8. Additional Korean Tool Names for Construction and Agriculture
- 9. Essential Korean Workplace Instructions
- 10. Korean Tool Vocabulary in Real-Life Conversations
- 11. Common Mistakes When Learning Korean Tool Names
- 12. EPS Tool Names Practice Quiz
- 13. How to Study Korean Tool Names More Effectively
- 14. Frequently Asked Questions About EPS Tool Vocabulary
- Final Review: Korean Tools and Workplace Vocabulary
1. What Is the EPS Skill Test?
EPS stands for Employment Permit System, a program through which eligible foreign workers may seek employment in South Korea.
Depending on the occupation and recruitment process, applicants may need to demonstrate workplace-related skills, knowledge, or communication abilities.
Learning practical Korean vocabulary is valuable because workers may hear instructions about tools, machines, protective equipment, or workplace tasks.
Why Learn Korean Tool Names?
Imagine a supervisor saying:
망치 가져오세요.
“Please bring the hammer.”
🔊 Listen: 망치 가져오세요.
Or:
안전모를 쓰세요.
“Please wear your safety helmet.”
🔊 Listen: 안전모를 쓰세요.
If you understand these expressions, you can respond more confidently.
Tool vocabulary is not just about memorizing nouns. It also helps you recognize instructions and communicate at work.
How to Study This Lesson
For each vocabulary item:
- Read the Korean word and English meaning.
- Listen to the Korean pronunciation.
- Repeat the word aloud.
- Picture the correct tool or equipment.
- Practice recognizing the word without looking at the translation.
Some equipment names are loanwords from English, while others are native Korean or Sino-Korean words.
A familiar-looking loanword does not always sound exactly like its English counterpart.
2. Hand Tools and Basic Workshop Equipment
Let’s begin with the first group of useful equipment names from the original KoreanMario collection.
These are commonly associated with general workshops and maintenance tasks.
Essential Tool Names — Group 1
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 니퍼 | Cutting pliers / nippers |
| 파이프렌치 | Pipe wrench |
| 밧줄 | Rope |
| 벤딩기 | Bending machine |
| 멀티탭 | Power strip |
| 망치 | Hammer |
| 쓰레받기 | Dustpan |
| 삽 | Shovel |
| 에어 컴프레서 | Air compressor |
| 저울 | Scale / weighing device |
Listen and Repeat
니퍼 — Cutting pliers
🔊 Listen: 니퍼
파이프렌치 — Pipe wrench
🔊 Listen: 파이프렌치
밧줄 — Rope
🔊 Listen: 밧줄
벤딩기 — Bending machine
🔊 Listen: 벤딩기
멀티탭 — Power strip
🔊 Listen: 멀티탭
망치 — Hammer
🔊 Listen: 망치
쓰레받기 — Dustpan
🔊 Listen: 쓰레받기
삽 — Shovel
🔊 Listen: 삽
에어 컴프레서 — Air compressor
🔊 Listen: 에어 컴프레서
저울 — Scale
🔊 Listen: 저울
Useful Workplace Sentences
망치가 어디 있어요?
“Where is the hammer?”
🔊 Listen: 망치가 어디 있어요?
삽을 가져오세요.
“Please bring the shovel.”
🔊 Listen: 삽을 가져오세요.
저울로 무게를 재세요.
“Please measure the weight using the scale.”
🔊 Listen: 저울로 무게를 재세요.
Important Vocabulary Difference
니퍼 and 펜치 are not exactly the same tool.
니퍼 commonly refers to cutting pliers used to cut wire or small materials.
펜치 usually refers to general-purpose pliers used for gripping, bending, or sometimes cutting.
In practical vocabulary study, pay attention to the tool’s shape and purpose rather than memorizing only the English translation.
3. Mechanical and Electrical Tools in Korean
The second group includes fastening tools, mechanical equipment, electrical devices, and workshop supplies.
Essential Tool Names — Group 2
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 나사못 | Screw |
| 펜치 | Pliers |
| 스패너 | Spanner / wrench |
| 컨트롤 패널 | Control panel |
| 원형톱 | Circular saw |
| 소켓 렌치 | Socket wrench |
| 드럼통 | Drum / barrel |
| 방청유 | Rust-preventive oil |
| 톱 | Saw |
| 팔레트 | Pallet |
Listen and Repeat
나사못 — Screw
🔊 Listen: 나사못
펜치 — Pliers
🔊 Listen: 펜치
스패너 — Spanner
🔊 Listen: 스패너
컨트롤 패널 — Control panel
🔊 Listen: 컨트롤 패널
원형톱 — Circular saw
🔊 Listen: 원형톱
소켓 렌치 — Socket wrench
🔊 Listen: 소켓 렌치
드럼통 — Drum
🔊 Listen: 드럼통
방청유 — Rust-preventive oil
🔊 Listen: 방청유
톱 — Saw
🔊 Listen: 톱
팔레트 — Pallet
🔊 Listen: 팔레트
Understanding Similar Tool Names
A 톱 is a general saw.
A 원형톱 is a circular saw, typically identified by its rotating circular blade.
A 스패너 is a wrench used with nuts and bolts.
A 소켓 렌치 uses interchangeable sockets to work with fasteners.
These distinctions are useful because tools with similar English descriptions may have different Korean names.
Useful Workplace Sentences
스패너를 주세요.
“Please give me the wrench.”
🔊 Listen: 스패너를 주세요.
나사못이 필요해요.
“I need a screw.”
🔊 Listen: 나사못이 필요해요.
기계를 작동하기 전에 설명서를 확인하세요.
“Check the instructions before operating the machine.”
🔊 Listen: 기계를 작동하기 전에 설명서를 확인하세요.
Safety note: Knowing a tool’s name does not qualify someone to operate it. Use powered tools and machinery only with appropriate training and workplace authorization.
4. Workshop Machines, Protective Equipment, and Transport Tools
The third group includes equipment commonly found in workshops, factories, and industrial environments.
Essential Tool Names — Group 3
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 핸드 팔레트 트럭 | Hand pallet truck |
| 가스 용접기 | Gas welding equipment |
| 가위 | Scissors |
| 호스 | Hose |
| 방진 마스크 | Dust mask / particulate respirator |
| 발전기 | Generator |
| 핸드카 | Hand cart |
| 바이스 | Vise |
| 장화 | Rubber boots |
| 육각렌치 | Hex key / Allen wrench |
The original KoreanMario article used terms such as 핸드 파래트 and 방진마스크. Here, spelling and English explanations have been updated for clarity.
Listen and Repeat
핸드 팔레트 트럭 — Hand pallet truck
🔊 Listen: 핸드 팔레트 트럭
가스 용접기 — Gas welding equipment
🔊 Listen: 가스 용접기
가위 — Scissors
🔊 Listen: 가위
호스 — Hose
🔊 Listen: 호스
방진 마스크 — Dust mask / particulate respirator
🔊 Listen: 방진 마스크
발전기 — Generator
🔊 Listen: 발전기
핸드카 — Hand cart
🔊 Listen: 핸드카
바이스 — Vise
🔊 Listen: 바이스
장화 — Rubber boots
🔊 Listen: 장화
육각렌치 — Hex key
🔊 Listen: 육각렌치
Important Differences to Remember
핸드카 is a general hand cart used to transport items.
핸드 팔레트 트럭 is specifically designed to lift and move pallets at ground level.
방진 마스크 refers to equipment intended to filter airborne particles. Different products have different protection levels, so the appropriate type must be selected according to the actual hazard.
Useful Workplace Sentences
장화를 신으세요.
“Please put on your boots.”
🔊 Listen: 장화를 신으세요.
방진 마스크를 착용하세요.
“Please wear a dust mask.”
🔊 Listen: 방진 마스크를 착용하세요.
발전기는 어디에 있어요?
“Where is the generator?”
🔊 Listen: 발전기는 어디에 있어요?
5. Construction, Lifting, and Safety Equipment
The fourth group contains machines and equipment often seen in construction, industrial operations, and maintenance environments.
Essential Tool Names — Group 4
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 호이스트 | Hoist |
| 테이프 | Tape |
| 지게차 | Forklift |
| 스위치 | Switch |
| 작업등 | Work light |
| 비닐 끈 | Plastic string / tying cord |
| 누전 차단기 | Earth-leakage circuit breaker |
| 소화기 | Fire extinguisher |
| 손전등 | Flashlight |
| 공구함 | Toolbox |
Listen and Repeat
호이스트 — Hoist
🔊 Listen: 호이스트
테이프 — Tape
🔊 Listen: 테이프
지게차 — Forklift
🔊 Listen: 지게차
스위치 — Switch
🔊 Listen: 스위치
작업등 — Work light
🔊 Listen: 작업등
비닐 끈 — Plastic tying cord
🔊 Listen: 비닐 끈
누전 차단기 — Earth-leakage circuit breaker
🔊 Listen: 누전 차단기
소화기 — Fire extinguisher
🔊 Listen: 소화기
손전등 — Flashlight
🔊 Listen: 손전등
공구함 — Toolbox
🔊 Listen: 공구함
Important Safety Vocabulary
Three words are particularly valuable to recognize.
누전 차단기 refers to a device that helps protect against certain electrical faults.
소화기 means fire extinguisher.
작업등 means work light.
Recognizing these words can help you understand workplace signs and safety instructions.
Useful Workplace Sentences
소화기가 어디 있어요?
“Where is the fire extinguisher?”
🔊 Listen: 소화기가 어디 있어요?
작업등을 켜 주세요.
“Please turn on the work light.”
🔊 Listen: 작업등을 켜 주세요.
지게차를 조심하세요.
“Be careful around the forklift.”
🔊 Listen: 지게차를 조심하세요.
Forklifts and hoists require proper training and authorization. Vocabulary practice does not replace that training.
6. Cleaning Equipment, Measuring Tools, and Workshop Supplies
The fifth group includes cleaning items, measuring devices, electrical tools, and transportation equipment.
Essential Tool Names — Group 5
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 빗자루 | Broom |
| 사다리 | Ladder |
| 바구니 | Basket |
| 줄자 | Measuring tape |
| 공구 캐비닛 | Tool cabinet |
| 전기 드릴 | Electric drill |
| 박스 | Box |
| 칼 | Knife |
| 대차 | Transport cart / trolley |
| 롱노즈 플라이어 | Long-nose pliers |
Listen and Repeat
빗자루 — Broom
🔊 Listen: 빗자루
사다리 — Ladder
🔊 Listen: 사다리
바구니 — Basket
🔊 Listen: 바구니
줄자 — Measuring tape
🔊 Listen: 줄자
공구 캐비닛 — Tool cabinet
🔊 Listen: 공구 캐비닛
전기 드릴 — Electric drill
🔊 Listen: 전기 드릴
박스 — Box
🔊 Listen: 박스
칼 — Knife
🔊 Listen: 칼
대차 — Transport cart
🔊 Listen: 대차
롱노즈 플라이어 — Long-nose pliers
🔊 Listen: 롱노즈 플라이어
Useful Differences
A 줄자 is a measuring tape.
A 지각자 is a right-angle ruler or square used to check or mark right angles.
A 롱노즈 플라이어 has long, narrow jaws suited to gripping small objects or working in confined spaces.
Useful Workplace Sentences
줄자로 길이를 재세요.
“Measure the length with the measuring tape.”
🔊 Listen: 줄자로 길이를 재세요.
공구함에 넣으세요.
“Put it in the toolbox.”
🔊 Listen: 공구함에 넣으세요.
작업이 끝나면 정리하세요.
“Clean up and organize the area after finishing work.”
🔊 Listen: 작업이 끝나면 정리하세요.
7. Personal Protective Equipment and Electrical Testing Tools
The sixth group includes protective clothing, fastening materials, and measurement or testing equipment.
Essential Tool Names — Group 6
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 드라이버 | Screwdriver |
| 전선 릴 | Cable reel |
| 위생복 | Hygienic protective clothing |
| 마대 | Large woven sack |
| 안전모 | Safety helmet |
| 너트 | Nut |
| 볼트 | Bolt |
| 목장갑 | Cotton work gloves |
| 버니어 캘리퍼스 | Vernier caliper |
| 환풍기 | Ventilation fan |
| 회로 시험기 | Circuit tester |
The original collection grouped 너트, 볼트 together, which is why the six main groups represent 60 vocabulary entries even though the table above separates nut and bolt for clarity.
Listen and Repeat
드라이버 — Screwdriver
🔊 Listen: 드라이버
전선 릴 — Cable reel
🔊 Listen: 전선 릴
위생복 — Hygienic protective clothing
🔊 Listen: 위생복
마대 — Woven sack
🔊 Listen: 마대
안전모 — Safety helmet
🔊 Listen: 안전모
너트 — Nut
🔊 Listen: 너트
볼트 — Bolt
🔊 Listen: 볼트
목장갑 — Cotton work gloves
🔊 Listen: 목장갑
버니어 캘리퍼스 — Vernier caliper
🔊 Listen: 버니어 캘리퍼스
환풍기 — Ventilation fan
🔊 Listen: 환풍기
회로 시험기 — Circuit tester
🔊 Listen: 회로 시험기
Safety Equipment in Real Life
안전모를 쓰세요.
“Wear a safety helmet.”
🔊 Listen: 안전모를 쓰세요.
장갑을 착용하세요.
“Put on protective gloves.”
🔊 Listen: 장갑을 착용하세요.
전원을 끄세요.
“Turn off the power.”
🔊 Listen: 전원을 끄세요.
Important: Ordinary cotton gloves are not suitable for every workplace hazard. Protective equipment must be selected for the specific task, and electrical testing must be performed only by appropriately trained personnel.
8. Additional Korean Tool Names for Construction and Agriculture
The original KoreanMario article also contained 35 additional tools and equipment names.
These are valuable for learners interested in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and industrial workplaces.
Personal Protective and Safety Equipment
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 안전화 | Safety shoes |
| 각반 | Gaiters |
| 용접면 | Welding face shield |
| 안전그네 | Safety harness |
| 안전조끼 | Safety vest |
| 보안경 | Safety goggles |
🔊 Listen: 안전화
🔊 Listen: 각반
🔊 Listen: 용접면
🔊 Listen: 안전그네
🔊 Listen: 안전조끼
🔊 Listen: 보안경
A safety harness is used in certain fall-protection systems. The required equipment and its proper use depend on the specific workplace and task.
Construction Materials and Measuring Equipment
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 철사 | Wire |
| 지각자 | Carpenter’s square / right-angle ruler |
| 수평대 | Spirit level |
| 클램프 | Clamp |
| 쇠지렛대 | Crowbar |
| 벽돌 | Brick |
| 용접봉 | Welding electrode |
| 철근 | Reinforcing steel bar |
| 비계 | Scaffolding |
| 타일 | Tile |
| 자갈 | Gravel |
| 시멘트 | Cement |
| 측량 삼각대 | Surveying tripod |
| 결속핸들 | Tying handle / fastening tool |
🔊 Listen: 철사
🔊 Listen: 지각자
🔊 Listen: 수평대
🔊 Listen: 클램프
🔊 Listen: 쇠지렛대
🔊 Listen: 벽돌
🔊 Listen: 용접봉
🔊 Listen: 철근
🔊 Listen: 비계
🔊 Listen: 타일
🔊 Listen: 자갈
🔊 Listen: 시멘트
🔊 Listen: 측량 삼각대
🔊 Listen: 결속핸들
Heavy Construction Equipment
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 굴삭기 | Excavator |
| 전기 절단기 | Electric cutting machine |
| 기중기 | Crane |
| 불도저 | Bulldozer |
| 롤러 | Roller / compactor |
| 콘크리트 믹서 | Concrete mixer |
🔊 Listen: 굴삭기
🔊 Listen: 전기 절단기
🔊 Listen: 기중기
🔊 Listen: 불도저
🔊 Listen: 롤러
🔊 Listen: 콘크리트 믹서
Agricultural and General Tools
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 양손가위 | Two-handed shears |
| 낫 | Sickle |
| 호미 | Korean hand hoe |
| 괭이 | Hoe |
| 모종삽 | Hand trowel |
| 고무장갑 | Rubber gloves |
| 절단기 | Cutting machine / cutter |
| 밀짚모자 | Straw hat |
| 전정가위 | Pruning shears |
| 비닐하우스 | Greenhouse / polytunnel |
| 쇠스랑 | Pitchfork |
| 고무통 | Rubber tub |
| 갈퀴 | Rake |
🔊 Listen: 양손가위
🔊 Listen: 낫
🔊 Listen: 호미
🔊 Listen: 괭이
🔊 Listen: 모종삽
🔊 Listen: 고무장갑
🔊 Listen: 절단기
🔊 Listen: 밀짚모자
🔊 Listen: 전정가위
🔊 Listen: 비닐하우스
🔊 Listen: 쇠스랑
🔊 Listen: 고무통
🔊 Listen: 갈퀴
Understanding Similar Agricultural Tools
The words 호미, 괭이, and 갈퀴 are easy to confuse.
호미 is a small hand tool used for activities such as weeding and working with soil.
괭이 is a larger hoe used for digging or loosening soil.
갈퀴 is a rake used for gathering or leveling materials.
Learning the physical differences makes vocabulary easier to remember.
9. Essential Korean Workplace Instructions
Memorizing tool names is helpful, but understanding workplace instructions is an equally important language skill.
Here are common verb patterns used in workplace communication.
Bring, Put, and Find
가져오세요 — Please bring it.
🔊 Listen: 가져오세요
가져가세요 — Please take it away.
🔊 Listen: 가져가세요
여기에 놓으세요 — Please put it here.
🔊 Listen: 여기에 놓으세요
찾아보세요 — Please try to find it.
🔊 Listen: 찾아보세요
Examples:
드라이버를 가져오세요.
“Please bring the screwdriver.”
🔊 Listen: 드라이버를 가져오세요.
공구함을 여기에 놓으세요.
“Please put the toolbox here.”
🔊 Listen: 공구함을 여기에 놓으세요.
Check, Stop, and Wait
확인하세요 — Please check.
🔊 Listen: 확인하세요
멈추세요 — Stop.
🔊 Listen: 멈추세요
기다리세요 — Please wait.
🔊 Listen: 기다리세요
조심하세요 — Be careful.
🔊 Listen: 조심하세요
Examples:
작업 전에 장비를 확인하세요.
“Check the equipment before working.”
🔊 Listen: 작업 전에 장비를 확인하세요.
위험하면 작업을 멈추세요.
“Stop working if it is dangerous.”
🔊 Listen: 위험하면 작업을 멈추세요.
Asking Questions at Work
이게 뭐예요?
“What is this?”
🔊 Listen: 이게 뭐예요?
어디에 있어요?
“Where is it?”
🔊 Listen: 어디에 있어요?
어떻게 사용해요?
“How do you use it?”
🔊 Listen: 어떻게 사용해요?
다시 설명해 주세요.
“Please explain it again.”
🔊 Listen: 다시 설명해 주세요.
천천히 말씀해 주세요.
“Please speak slowly.”
🔊 Listen: 천천히 말씀해 주세요.
These expressions are especially useful when you need clarification.
Never pretend to understand a safety instruction. If you are unsure, ask a qualified supervisor to explain it again before proceeding.
10. Korean Tool Vocabulary in Real-Life Conversations
Now let’s combine tool names with everyday workplace communication.
Conversation 1: Finding a Tool
Supervisor: 드라이버가 어디 있어요?
“Where is the screwdriver?”
🔊 Listen: 드라이버가 어디 있어요?
Worker: 공구함 안에 있어요.
“It’s inside the toolbox.”
🔊 Listen: 공구함 안에 있어요.
Supervisor: 드라이버를 가져오세요.
“Please bring the screwdriver.”
🔊 Listen: 드라이버를 가져오세요.
Worker: 네, 알겠습니다.
“Yes, understood.”
🔊 Listen: 네, 알겠습니다.
Conversation 2: Protective Equipment
Supervisor: 안전모를 쓰세요.
“Please wear a safety helmet.”
🔊 Listen: 안전모를 쓰세요.
Worker: 네, 안전모를 쓰겠습니다.
“Yes, I’ll wear a safety helmet.”
🔊 Listen: 네, 안전모를 쓰겠습니다.
Supervisor: 보안경도 착용하세요.
“Please also wear safety goggles.”
🔊 Listen: 보안경도 착용하세요.
Worker: 네, 알겠습니다.
“Yes, understood.”
Conversation 3: Measuring Materials
Supervisor: 줄자가 있어요?
“Do you have a measuring tape?”
🔊 Listen: 줄자가 있어요?
Worker: 네, 여기 있어요.
“Yes, here it is.”
🔊 Listen: 네, 여기 있어요.
Supervisor: 길이를 재세요.
“Please measure the length.”
🔊 Listen: 길이를 재세요.
Worker: 네, 확인하겠습니다.
“Okay, I’ll check.”
🔊 Listen: 네, 확인하겠습니다.
Conversation 4: Asking for Clarification
Supervisor: 이 장비를 확인하세요.
“Please check this equipment.”
🔊 Listen: 이 장비를 확인하세요.
Worker: 죄송하지만 다시 설명해 주세요.
“I’m sorry, but please explain it again.”
🔊 Listen: 죄송하지만 다시 설명해 주세요.
Supervisor: 먼저 전원이 꺼져 있는지 확인하세요.
“First, check whether the power is off.”
🔊 Listen: 먼저 전원이 꺼져 있는지 확인하세요.
Worker: 네, 이해했습니다.
“Yes, I understand.”
🔊 Listen: 네, 이해했습니다.
These dialogues are language-learning examples. They are not procedures for operating industrial equipment.
11. Common Mistakes When Learning Korean Tool Names
Mistake 1: Confusing Similar Tools
니퍼, 펜치, and 롱노즈 플라이어 are related tools but have different typical shapes and uses.
Don’t assume that all three are interchangeable.
Mistake 2: Relying Only on English Pronunciation
Words such as 드라이버, 스패너, and 클램프 are borrowed or adapted from foreign languages.
However, the Korean pronunciation may differ from the English word.
Listen to the Korean form and repeat it rather than reading it as English.
Mistake 3: Mixing Up Protective Equipment
안전모 = Safety helmet
안전화 = Safety shoes
안전조끼 = Safety vest
안전그네 = Safety harness
The word 안전 relates to safety, but the second part identifies different equipment.
Mistake 4: Treating a Translation as an Exact Equipment Specification
A word such as 절단기 can refer to different cutting machines depending on the workplace.
Similarly, 마스크 is a general word, while 방진 마스크 refers to a particular category of protective equipment.
Use the Korean word together with visual identification and proper workplace information.
Mistake 5: Studying Tool Names Without Verbs
If you memorize only 망치, you know the word “hammer.”
But if you can understand 망치를 가져오세요, you can follow the meaning of a common workplace instruction.
Study nouns and action verbs together.
12. EPS Tool Names Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of Korean tools and equipment.
Question 1
What is the Korean word for “hammer”?
A. 니퍼
B. 망치
C. 줄자
D. 드라이버
Question 2
Which word means “safety helmet”?
A. 안전화
B. 안전조끼
C. 안전모
D. 보안경
Question 3
What does 지게차 mean?
A. Excavator
B. Forklift
C. Crane
D. Bulldozer
Question 4
Which Korean word means “measuring tape”?
A. 줄자
B. 지각자
C. 수평대
D. 저울
Question 5
What does 소화기 mean?
A. Ventilation fan
B. Fire extinguisher
C. Generator
D. Work light
Question 6
Which word means “electric drill”?
A. 전선 릴
B. 전기 드릴
C. 전기 절단기
D. 회로 시험기
Question 7
What is the Korean word for “rake”?
A. 호미
B. 괭이
C. 갈퀴
D. 낫
Question 8
What does 보안경 mean?
A. Safety goggles
B. Safety shoes
C. Work gloves
D. Welding face shield
Question 9
Which expression means “Please bring the screwdriver”?
A. 드라이버를 가져오세요.
B. 드라이버를 찾으세요.
C. 드라이버를 놓으세요.
D. 드라이버를 확인하세요.
Question 10
Which Korean word means “toolbox”?
A. 공구 캐비닛
B. 공구함
C. 드럼통
D. 바구니
Answer Key and Explanations
1. B — 망치
망치 means hammer.
2. C — 안전모
안전모 means safety helmet.
3. B — Forklift
지게차 is a forklift.
4. A — 줄자
줄자 means measuring tape.
5. B — Fire extinguisher
소화기 is the Korean word for fire extinguisher.
6. B — 전기 드릴
전기 드릴 means electric drill.
7. C — 갈퀴
갈퀴 is a rake, typically used for gathering or leveling materials.
8. A — Safety goggles
보안경 means safety goggles.
9. A — 드라이버를 가져오세요.
가져오세요 means “please bring.”
10. B — 공구함
공구함 means toolbox.
Speaking Challenge
Translate these English instructions into Korean.
- Please bring the hammer.
- Where is the screwdriver?
- Please wear a safety helmet.
- Please speak slowly.
- Please put the toolbox here.
Suggested Answers
- 망치를 가져오세요.
- 드라이버가 어디 있어요?
- 안전모를 쓰세요.
- 천천히 말씀해 주세요.
- 공구함을 여기에 놓으세요.
🔊 Listen: 망치를 가져오세요.
🔊 Listen: 드라이버가 어디 있어요?
🔊 Listen: 안전모를 쓰세요.
🔊 Listen: 천천히 말씀해 주세요.
🔊 Listen: 공구함을 여기에 놓으세요.
13. How to Study Korean Tool Names More Effectively
Learning a large vocabulary collection can feel overwhelming.
Instead of memorizing all 95 words at once, divide the vocabulary by category.
Study by Equipment Type
Start with everyday hand tools such as 망치, 드라이버, 펜치, and 줄자.
Next, study protective equipment such as 안전모, 안전화, 보안경, and 방진 마스크.
Then move to more specialized construction or agricultural equipment.
Combine Visual Recognition and Listening
Tool vocabulary is especially suitable for visual study.
Look at a clear picture of a tool, listen to its Korean name, and say the word before checking the answer.
Repeat with similar-looking tools to improve recognition.
Practice Complete Sentences
Instead of memorizing only:
망치 — Hammer
Practice:
망치를 가져오세요.
“Please bring the hammer.”
This helps you connect vocabulary with real communication.
Review Numbers and Directions
Workplace instructions also frequently use numbers and locations.
For example:
볼트 세 개가 필요해요.
“I need three bolts.”
🔊 Listen: 볼트 세 개가 필요해요.
왼쪽에 놓으세요.
“Please put it on the left.”
🔊 Listen: 왼쪽에 놓으세요.
For more practice, review these lessons:
Learn Korean Numbers 1-100 and Essential Words
Basic Korean Expressions for Travel and Everyday Situations
14. Frequently Asked Questions About EPS Tool Vocabulary
What is the EPS skill test?
The term commonly refers to skills or competency assessments associated with Employment Permit System recruitment processes. The exact evaluation may depend on the relevant country, occupation, and official recruitment arrangements.
Do I need to memorize all 95 tool names?
Memorizing every item is not an official universal requirement. This collection is a broad Korean vocabulary resource. Prioritize the vocabulary relevant to your occupation and the current official materials for your recruitment process.
What are the most useful Korean tool names to learn first?
Common starting words include 망치 (hammer), 드라이버 (screwdriver), 펜치 (pliers), 줄자 (measuring tape), 공구함 (toolbox), and 안전모 (safety helmet).
Are Korean tool names the same as English words?
Some are loanwords, such as 드라이버 and 클램프. Others are Korean words, such as 망치, 삽, and 빗자루. Korean pronunciation and spelling should be learned separately from English.
Does this article include official EPS skill test questions?
No. The practice questions are educational exercises created to help learners memorize Korean vocabulary and understand simple workplace instructions.
How can I improve my Korean listening for workplace vocabulary?
Listen to individual equipment names, repeat them aloud, then practice short instructions containing the same words. Visual flashcards can also help connect Korean names with actual objects.
Should I study Korean workplace safety expressions?
Yes. Understanding safety-related language is valuable for communication, but language study does not replace occupational safety training, workplace supervision, or equipment certification.
Final Review: Korean Tools and Workplace Vocabulary
You’ve now studied a broad collection of Korean tool and equipment names useful for workplace language learning and EPS-related preparation.
The lesson covered:
- Basic hand tools
- Workshop and mechanical equipment
- Electrical devices
- Construction machinery
- Protective equipment
- Cleaning and measuring tools
- Agricultural tools
- Workplace instructions and conversations
Ten Important Words to Remember
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 망치 | Hammer |
| 드라이버 | Screwdriver |
| 펜치 | Pliers |
| 줄자 | Measuring tape |
| 공구함 | Toolbox |
| 안전모 | Safety helmet |
| 안전화 | Safety shoes |
| 지게차 | Forklift |
| 소화기 | Fire extinguisher |
| 보안경 | Safety goggles |
Final Listening Practice
망치
🔊 Listen: 망치
드라이버
🔊 Listen: 드라이버
펜치
🔊 Listen: 펜치
줄자
🔊 Listen: 줄자
안전모
🔊 Listen: 안전모
지게차
🔊 Listen: 지게차
Now practice a complete workplace sentence:
작업 전에 안전 장비를 확인하세요.
“Check your safety equipment before starting work.”
🔊 Listen: 작업 전에 안전 장비를 확인하세요.
Continue Learning Korean
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Your next challenge: Choose ten tools that are relevant to your workplace or intended occupation. Learn their Korean names, listen to the pronunciation, and practice using each word in a short sentence.
Consistent vocabulary practice can help you communicate more clearly and confidently in Korean workplaces.