Korean word

소비하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsobihada

Meaning

  • verbconsume

Example

여름에는 전기를 많이 소비해요.yeo reu me neun cheon gi reul ma ni so bi hae yo

In summer, people consume a lot of electricity.

Illustration for 소비하다 (consume)

More examples

겨울에는 난방 때문에 연료를 많이 소비해요.kyeo u re neun nan bang ttae mu ne yeol lyo reul ma ni so bi hae yo

In winter, people consume a lot of fuel for heating.

Core concept

Using something up so that less of its amount or value remains, whether it is a resource, a service, or time.

Common phrases

  • 연료를 소비하다yeol lyo reul so bi ha da

    consume fuel

  • 자원을 소비하다cha wo neul so bi ha da

    consume resources

Similar words

쓰다sseuda: Applying money or an object to a purpose uses up some or all of it.
사용하다sayonghada: Putting a tool, service, or method to work achieves a chosen purpose.
소모하다somohada: Using up materials, physical strength, or energy leaves less available.
낭비하다nangbihada: Spending money or time without a useful purpose wastes it.

Definition in Korean

물품이나 서비스·시간 따위를 써서 그 존재나 가치가 줄어들게 만드는 행위를 가리키는 동사.mul pu mi na seo bi seu si gan tta wi reul sseo seo keu chon jae na ka chi ga chu reo deul ge man deu neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean term based on Chinese characters for using up and expending, with the verb-forming element meaning to do added.

Usage tips

  • For time, everyday Korean often uses a more ordinary expression for spending time, while this verb fits measured resources, services, or costs better.

Other meanings

  • spendverb

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