English–Korean
“wipe” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaktta
Example
테이블을 닦았어요.te i beu reul ta kka sseo yo
I wiped the table.
How to say “wipe” in Korean
“Wipe” in Korean is 닦다 (taktta).
A hand or cloth moves across a surface to remove dirt and leave it clean.
Example sentences with 닦다
식사 전에 손을 닦으세요.sik ssa cheo ne so neul ta kkeu se yo
Wipe your hands before eating.
Tips for using 닦다
- English speakers often separate wiping from polishing, but this Korean verb can cover both ordinary cleaning and making a surface shine.