Korean word

사용하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsayonghada

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

스마트폰을 사용해요.seu ma teu po neul sa yong hae yo

I use a smartphone.

Illustration for 사용하다 (use)

More examples

새로 산 기기를 바로 사용해봤어요.sae ro san ki gi reul pa ro sa yong hae bwa sseo yo

I immediately tried using the device I had just purchased.

Core concept

A tool, method, or function is put to work to achieve a purpose.

Common phrases

  • 전기를 사용하다cheon gi reul sa yong ha da

    use electricity

  • 계정을 사용하다kye jeong eul sa yong ha da

    use an account

  • 기기를 사용하다ki gi reul sa yong ha da

    use a device

Similar words

쓰다sseuda: Using an object or tool by hand or with an instrument carries out a task.
이용하다iyonghada: Using a service, facility, or resource provides convenience or a practical benefit.

Definition in Korean

도구나 방법을 써서 목적을 이루거나 기능을 활용하다.to gu na pang beo beul sseo seo mok jjeo geul i ru geo na ki neung eul hwa ryong ha da

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean noun meaning use combined with hada, a common verb-forming element.

Usage tips

  • This is the neutral choice for using a device, service, tool, or method, especially in clear explanations and formal contexts.

Related words

Word lists with this word