Korean word

쓰기

Pronunciation

Romanizationsseugi

Meaning

  • nounwriting

Example

아이들은 쓰기를 배우고 있다.a i deu reun sseu gi reul pae u go it tta

The children are learning to write.

Illustration for 쓰기 (writing)

More examples

이번 주에 보고서 쓰기를 끝내야 해요.i beon chu e po go seo sseu gi reul kkeun nae ya hae yo

I must finish writing the report this week.

Core concept

The skill and act of turning ideas or information into letters, words, and sentences.

Common phrases

  • 보고서 쓰기po go seo sseu gi

    writing a report

  • 메모 쓰기me mo sseu gi

    memo writing

  • 쓰기 규칙sseu gi kyu chik

    rules for writing

Similar words

작성chaksseong: Preparing a formal document by supplying and organizing its information.
필기pilgi: Writing information by hand so it can be read later, especially during study or a meeting.
입력imnyeok: Entering text, numbers, commands, or other data into a computer or device.
기록kirok: A written or digital account kept so information or events can be checked later.

Definition in Korean

생각이나 정보를 글자나 문장으로 표현하는 능력이나 그 행위.saeng ga gi na cheong bo reul keul ja na mun jang eu ro pyo hyeon ha neun neung nyeo gi na keu haeng wi

Word origin

It comes from the native Korean verb for writing combined with a suffix that turns an action into a noun.

Usage tips

  • The word can cover both composing a text and entering written information on a form, so context shows whether the focus is a skill or a task.

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