English–Korean

“go out” in Korean

Korean

Also외출하다 (oechulhada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeojida

Example

불이 꺼졌어요pu ri kkeo jeo sseo yo

The light went out.

Illustration for 꺼지다 (go out)

How to say “go out” in Korean

“Go out” in Korean is 꺼지다 (kkeojida).

Something that is shining, running, or emotionally strong becomes inactive or weak and then disappears.

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

Example sentences with 꺼지다

TV가 밤에 갑자기 꺼졌어요.TV ka pa me kap jja gi kkeo jeo sseo yo

The TV suddenly went off at night.

Tips for using 꺼지다

  • English speakers can use the subject to tell the difference between an event that happens by itself and an action that someone performs, as in a light going off rather than someone switching it off.

Other Korean words for “go out”

오늘은 약속 때문에 외출합니다.o neu reun yak ssok ttae mu ne oe chul ham ni da

Today, I am going out because I have an appointment.

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