English–Korean

“be exposed to” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationssoeda

Example

햇볕을 너무 오래 쐬고 나서 피부가 빨개졌어요.haet ppyeo teul neo mu o rae ssoe go na seo pi bu ga ppal gae jeo sseo yo

After being exposed to the sun for too long, my skin turned red.

Illustration for 쐬다 (be exposed to)

How to say “be exposed to” in Korean

“Be exposed to” in Korean is 쐬다 (ssoeda).

Letting wind or air reach the body for a refreshing break, or reach an object to dry it or remove its smell.

Full entry for 쐬다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 쐬다

저녁에 해변을 걸으며 바닷바람을 쐬었다.cheo nyeo ge hae byeo neul keo reu myeo pa dat ppa ra meul ssoe eot tta

In the evening, while walking along the beach, I felt the sea breeze.

Tips for using 쐬다

  • The verb fits relaxed everyday conversation about stepping out briefly, so it sounds more natural for a quick break than for describing a planned outing.

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