Korean Conversation · Level 106
15 words
Korean word
붓다
Pronunciation
Romanizationputtta
Meaning
- verbpour
Example
컵에 물을 부었어요.keo be mu reul pu eo sseo yo
I poured water into the cup.
More examples
차에 설탕을 부었어요.cha e seol tang eul pu eo sseo yo
I poured sugar into the tea.
Core concept
Something is poured in heavily, either into a container or toward a purpose.
Common phrases
차에 설탕을 붓다cha e seol tang eul put tta
pour sugar into the tea
소주를 잔에 붓다so ju reul cha ne put tta
pour soju into a glass
컵에 커피를 붓다keo be keo pi reul put tta
pour coffee into a cup
Similar words
따르다ttareuda: Moves liquid calmly into a separate container.
쏟다ssottta: Sends liquid or powder forcefully into a container.
부어넣다pueoneota: Fills a space by directing liquid or material into it with force.
넣다neota: Moves something into a place where it stays inside.
Definition in Korean
돈이나 시간 또는 노력 등을 어떤 대상에 많이 들여 넣다.to ni na si gan tto neun no ryeok teung eul eo tteon tae sang e ma ni teu ryeo neo ta
Word origin
The resource sense grew from the basic action of pouring liquid into a container, extending the image to time, money, and effort devoted to a purpose.
Usage tips
- It can describe resources devoted over time to a project, making it useful for talking about study, training, or a long-term plan.