전자

electronic, the former

t͡ɕ ʌ̹ ɲ d͡ʑ a̠
noun Rare #29,172
electronic Often used before another noun, as in 전자 장비 (electronic equipment).
KO: 전자 제품을 샀어요.
EN: I bought an electronic product.
the former Used when referring to the first of two things mentioned; often paired with 후자, “the latter.”
KO: 둘 중에는 전자를 고를게요.
EN: Of the two, I’ll choose the former.

전자 일 수도 있잖아

It could be the former.

— 마션 (2015)