English–Korean
“rot” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsseoktta
Example
과일이 썩었어요.kwa i ri sseo geo sseo yo
The fruit rotted.
How to say “rot” in Korean
“Rot” in Korean is 썩다 (sseoktta).
Something living or once living deteriorates from within until its condition or function is damaged.
Example sentences with 썩다
음식이 썩어서 냄새가 나요.eum si gi sseo geo seo naem sae ga na yo
The food has rotted and smells.
Tips for using 썩다
- This verb often describes a change that happens on its own, unlike an action where someone deliberately damages the object, which helps identify it in conversations about food.