This is the 8506th most frequent Korean word.
燈
"燈" (등) means "lamp" or "light."
In this sentence, '전등' refers to an electric lamp or light, showing a practical application of '燈' in everyday life.
아파트 단지 입구에 새로운 전등이 설치되었습니다.
A new lamp was installed at the entrance to the apartment complex.
Here, '등불' indicates a traditional lamp or light, used historically for lighting during the night.
옛날에는 등불을 켜서 밤을 밝혔습니다.
In the past, lamps were lit to illuminate the night.
In this instance, '등잔' specifies an oil lamp, employed proverbially to illustrate wisdom or insight.