English–Korean

“rest” in Korean

Korean

Also나머지 (nameoji)

Pronunciation

Romanizationswida

Example

주말에는 쉬고 싶어요.chu ma re neun swi go si peo yo

I want to rest on the weekend.

Illustration for 쉬다 (rest)

How to say “rest” in Korean

“Rest” in Korean is 쉬다 (swida).

A tired body or mind steps out of action until it feels ready again.

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

Example sentences with 쉬다

오늘 점심시간에 잠깐 쉬자.o neul cheom sim si ga ne cham kkan swi ja

Let's take a short break during lunch today.

Tips for using 쉬다

  • English speakers often connect rest only with sleep, but this word also fits sitting quietly or taking a break without sleeping.

Other Korean words for “rest”

나머지는 내가 먹을게.na meo ji neun nae ga meo geul kke

I'll eat the rest.

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