English–Korean

“rinse” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhengguda

Example

그릇을 헹구었어요.keu reu seul heng gu eo sseo yo

I rinsed the dishes.

Illustration for 헹구다 (rinse)

How to say “rinse” in Korean

“Rinse” in Korean is 헹구다 (hengguda).

Running water pushes remaining foam or dirt off something until its surface is clear.

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

Example sentences with 헹구다

음식을 준비하기 전에 손을 헹구세요.eum si geul chun bi ha gi cheo ne so neul heng gu se yo

Rinse your hands before preparing the food.

Tips for using 헹구다

  • The same everyday verb applies to dishes, hair, and the mouth, so its object shows what is being rinsed.

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