English–Korean
“turn off” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkeuda
Example
불을 꺼주세요.pu reul kkeo ju se yo
Please turn off the light.
How to say “turn off” in Korean
“Turn off” in Korean is 끄다 (kkeuda).
It stops something that is giving light, making sound, or running.
Example sentences with 끄다
집을 나설 때는 가스 불을 꼭 끄세요.chi beul na seol ttae neun ka seu pu reul kkok kkeu se yo
When leaving the house, be sure to turn off the gas flame.
Tips for using 끄다
- One Korean verb works for a lamp, a phone sound, or a machine, while English often changes the verb for each one.