Samsung
/ˈsæmsʌŋ/
nounproper nounA2
Definition
Samsung is the name of a large company that produces many electronic products such as smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. It started in South Korea and is famous worldwide for technology and innovation.
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The company that makes electronic products
- •Samsung produces popular smartphones used worldwide.
- •My new Samsung TV has a clear and bright screen.
- •Samsung is known for its fast and reliable electronics.
Sometimes used to refer to a Samsung product (like a phone or TV)
- •I bought a Samsung last week, and it works great.
- •She prefers Samsung over other brands for her laptop.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "Samsung" like "Apple" (A2 word, company name), but from South Korea and with many different products, not just phones
- ✓Picture a shiny smartphone with a big screen and colorful apps, made by Samsung
- ✓It's the feeling of excitement when you get a new phone or TV that works well and looks modern
- ✓Sounds like "Sam-sung" → imagine a person named Sam singing a song (sung) about technology
- ✓Think of Samsung as a big factory that builds many electronic tools people use every day
- ✓NOT like a small local shop; Samsung is a huge global company known everywhere
- ✓NOT like "brand" in general; Samsung is a specific brand name for electronics
- ✓NOT like "phone" (one product); Samsung makes many types of electronics, not just phones
Try Other Words
- •Company: a business that makes or sells things (Use when talking about Samsung as a business in general)
- •Electronics brand: a company that makes electronic devices (Use when emphasizing Samsung’s products)
- •Manufacturer: a company that makes products (Use when focusing on Samsung making things)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "Sam" + "sung" (Korean words meaning "three stars")
- •Etymology: From Korean language, "Sam" means three and "Sung" means stars, symbolizing something big and powerful
- •Historical development: Founded in 1938 as a trading company, later grew into a large electronics manufacturer
- •Modern usage: Known worldwide as a top technology company making phones, TVs, and other devices
Reflect & Connect
•How does knowing the meaning of Samsung’s name (three stars) help you remember the company?
•What makes Samsung different from other electronics companies you know?
Fill in the blanks
1.Samsung is famous because it makes ___ like phones and TVs that many people use.
2.When you buy a Samsung, you are buying a product from a ___ that started in South Korea.
3.Unlike a small store, Samsung is a ___ company that sells products worldwide.
4.People often choose Samsung because their products are ___ and modern.
5.Samsung is not just a brand for phones; it also makes ___ like refrigerators and computers.
6.The name Samsung means "three ___" in Korean, showing strength and power.
7.If you want a new phone, you might consider Samsung or another ___ brand.