Korean word

베다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeda

Meaning

  • verbcut

Example

사과를 베었어요.sa gwa reul pe eo sseo yo

I cut the apple.

Illustration for 베다 (cut)

More examples

고기를 얇게 베었어요.ko gi reul yal kke pe eo sseo yo

I sliced the meat thinly.

Core concept

A blade passes through an object and divides it into separate pieces.

Common phrases

  • 야채를 베다ya chae reul pe da

    cut vegetables

  • 고기를 베다ko gi reul pe da

    cut meat

Similar words

자르다chareuda: Cuts something with a knife or scissors to change its length or shape.
썰다sseolda: Slices food into thin or long pieces with a knife.

Definition in Korean

칼로 물건을 갈라서 둘 이상으로 나누는 동작을 가리키는 동사kal lo mul geo neul kal la seo tul i sang eu ro na nu neun tong ja geul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The historical origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, but its established meaning centers on dividing something with a blade.

Usage tips

  • English cut is broad, while this verb more clearly highlights a knife or blade making the division, which helps learners choose it in the right context.

Other meanings

  • slashverb
  • cut offverb

Related words

  • 베어내다peeonaedacut offverb
  • 베임peimcutnoun

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