Korean word

세수

Pronunciation

Romanizationsesu

Meaning

  • nounwashing your face

Example

아침에 세수를 했어요.a chi me se su reul hae sseo yo

I washed my face in the morning.

Illustration for 세수 (washing your face)

More examples

외출 후에 손으로 간단히 세수를 했어요.oe chul hu e so neu ro kan dan hi se su reul hae sseo yo

After going out, I quickly washed my face with my hands.

Core concept

The simple morning act of rinsing and washing the face with water.

Common phrases

  • 세수를 못하다se su reul mo ta da

    be unable to wash your face

  • 세수를 하고 나서se su reul ha go na seo

    after washing your face

Similar words

얼굴 씻기eolgul ssitkki: Cleaning the face by rinsing away sweat or dirt with water.
세안sean: A face-cleansing routine that uses cleanser to remove oil or makeup.
손 씻기son ssitkki: Cleaning the hands by using water or soap to remove dirt and germs.

Definition in Korean

얼굴을 물로 씻는 행위나 그 행위를 가리키는 말eol gu reul mul lo ssin neun haeng wi na keu haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Korean usage shifted this Sino-Korean term from the idea of washing hands to the everyday act of washing the face.

Usage tips

  • Connecting the word with getting ready in the morning gives it a useful place in a daily routine.

Related words

  • 세수하다sesuhadawash your faceverb
  • 세수비누sesubinuface soapnoun

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