Korean word

설거지

Pronunciation

Romanizationseolgeoji

Meaning

  • noundishwashing

Example

내가 설거지 할게.nae ga seol geo ji hal kke

I'll do the dishes.

Illustration for 설거지 (dishwashing)

More examples

먼저 설거지 끝내고 쉬자.meon jeo seol geo ji kkeun nae go swi ja

Let's finish the dishes first and then rest.

Core concept

The work of washing used dishes and cooking tools until they are clean.

Common phrases

  • 설거지 당번seol geo ji tang beon

    dishwashing duty

  • 설거지 끝내다seol geo ji kkeun nae da

    finish the dishes

  • 설거지 하다seol geo ji ha da

    do the dishes

Similar words

그릇 씻기keureut ssitkki: Using water and soap to wash bowls and pots gets rid of food and grime.
식기세척sikkkisecheok: Cleaning plates, cups, and other tableware makes them ready for another use.

Definition in Korean

식기나 조리도구를 씻어 깨끗하게 만드는 행위나 그 일sik kki na cho ri do gu reul ssi seo kkae kkeu ta ge man deu neun haeng wi na keu il

Word origin

The exact historical formation of this native Korean noun is uncertain, but it names the household task of washing dishes and cooking tools.

Usage tips

  • English often says do the dishes, while Korean builds an everyday verb from this noun to express doing that task.

Related words

  • 설거지하다seolgeojihadado the dishesverb

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