Korean Conversation · Level 20
15 words
Korean word
씻다
Pronunciation
Romanizationssittta
Meaning
- verbwash
Example
밥 먹기 전에 손을 씻어요.pap meok kki cheo ne so neul ssi seo yo
I wash my hands before eating.
More examples
운동 후에는 샤워로 땀을 씻어 내세요.un dong hu e neun sya wo ro tta meul ssi seo nae se yo
After exercising, wash the sweat off in the shower.
Core concept
A surface becomes clean as water or another liquid removes what remains on it.
Common phrases
손을 씻다so neul ssit tta
wash one's hands
발을 씻다pa reul ssit tta
wash one's feet
차를 씻다cha reul ssit tta
wash a car
Similar words
닦다taktta: Clean a surface by rubbing it with a hand or cloth to remove dirt or moisture.
헹구다hengguda: Rinse something with running water to remove soap, foam, or leftover dirt.
빨다ppalda: Wash clothing or fabric with water and often detergent to remove dirt.
청소하다cheongsohada: Make a room or object clean by removing dust, dirt, or litter.
Definition in Korean
물이나 액체로 손·몸·물건의 더러움이나 잔여물을 제거하는 동사mu ri na aek che ro son mom mul geo nui teo reo u mi na cha nyeo mu reul che geo ha neun tong sa
Word origin
The native Korean verb developed around the simple action of taking dirt or unwanted material away with water.
Usage tips
- English often uses wash broadly, while this word also fits a quick water-based cleaning of an object or body part.