English–Korean
“put to bed” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchaeuda
Example
아이를 재웠어요.a i reul chae wo sseo yo
I put the child to bed.
How to say “put to bed” in Korean
“Put to bed” in Korean is 재우다 (chaeuda).
Helping another person or animal settle into sleep rather than sleeping oneself.
Example sentences with 재우다
아기가 울어서 겨우 재웠어요.a gi ga u reo seo kyeo u chae wo sseo yo
The baby was crying, so I just managed to put them to bed.
Tips for using 재우다
- English learners may expect this verb to apply only to children, but Korean also uses it naturally for animals and for arranging an overnight stay.