Korean word

쉬다

Pronunciation

Romanizationswida

Meaning

  • verbrest

Example

주말에는 쉬고 싶어요.chu ma re neun swi go si peo yo

I want to rest on the weekend.

Illustration for 쉬다 (rest)

More examples

오늘 점심시간에 잠깐 쉬자.o neul cheom sim si ga ne cham kkan swi ja

Let's take a short break during lunch today.

Core concept

A tired body or mind steps out of action until it feels ready again.

Common phrases

  • 점심시간에 쉬다cheom sim si ga ne swi da

    rest at lunchtime

  • 잠시 쉬다cham si swi da

    take a short rest

  • 연휴에 쉬다yeon hyu e swi da

    rest during the holidays

Similar words

휴식하다hyusikada: Resting after a long period of activity helps the body or mind recover.
휴식을 취하다hyusigeul chwihada: Taking a planned break gives the body or mind time to recover.
쉬어가다swieogada: A short break during travel or work gives the body and mind time to recover.
결석하다kyeolseokada: Not attending a scheduled class or meeting means being absent.

Definition in Korean

피로나 상처 등으로부터 회복하려고 활동을 줄이거나 쉬는 상태가 되다.pi ro na sang cheo teung eu ro bu teo hoe bo ka ryeo go hwal dong eul chu ri geo na swi neun sang tae ga toe da

Word origin

The origin of 쉬다 (swida, "to rest") is uncertain, but its short native form is easy to remember as a pause that lets tiredness fade.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect rest only with sleep, but this word also fits sitting quietly or taking a break without sleeping.

Other meanings

  • be absentverb
  • go hoarseverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 쉼터swimteorest areanoun

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