Korean word

쐬다

Pronunciation

Romanizationssoeda

Meaning

  • verbbe exposed to

Example

햇볕을 너무 오래 쐬고 나서 피부가 빨개졌어요.haet ppyeo teul neo mu o rae ssoe go na seo pi bu ga ppal gae jeo sseo yo

After being exposed to the sun for too long, my skin turned red.

Illustration for 쐬다 (be exposed to)

More examples

저녁에 해변을 걸으며 바닷바람을 쐬었다.cheo nyeo ge hae byeo neul keo reu myeo pa dat ppa ra meul ssoe eot tta

In the evening, while walking along the beach, I felt the sea breeze.

Core concept

Letting wind or air reach the body for a refreshing break, or reach an object to dry it or remove its smell.

Common phrases

  • 바깥바람을 쐬다pa kkat ppa ra meul ssoe da

    get some fresh air outside

  • 바닷바람을 쐬다pa dat ppa ra meul ssoe da

    feel the sea breeze

Similar words

나가다nagada: A person leaves the current place by moving outside.
나오다naoda: A person or thing comes out from inside or behind and appears in view.
외출하다oechulhada: A person leaves home or an indoor place for a short outing or errand.
산책하다sanchaekada: Walking around nearby places helps a person change their mood.

Definition in Korean

바람이나 공기에 몸이나 물건을 노출하여 기분 전환하거나 건조·냄새 제거를 하는 동사.pa ra mi na kong gi e mo mi na mul geo neul no chul ha yeo ki bun cheon hwan ha geo na keon jo naem sae che geo reul ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The exact origin of the verb is uncertain, but its central idea is exposing a person or object to wind or air.

Usage tips

  • The verb fits relaxed everyday conversation about stepping out briefly, so it sounds more natural for a quick break than for describing a planned outing.

Other meanings

  • feel the windverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 바람쐬기paramssoegigetting some fresh airnoun

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