English–Korean
“consume” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsobihada
Example
여름에는 전기를 많이 소비해요.yeo reu me neun cheon gi reul ma ni so bi hae yo
In summer, people consume a lot of electricity.
How to say “consume” in Korean
“Consume” in Korean is 소비하다 (sobihada).
Using something up so that less of its amount or value remains, whether it is a resource, a service, or time.
Example sentences with 소비하다
겨울에는 난방 때문에 연료를 많이 소비해요.kyeo u re neun nan bang ttae mu ne yeol lyo reul ma ni so bi hae yo
In winter, people consume a lot of fuel for heating.
Tips for using 소비하다
- For time, everyday Korean often uses a more ordinary expression for spending time, while this verb fits measured resources, services, or costs better.