Korean word

치우다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiuda

Meaning

  • verbtidy up

Example

방을 치웠어요.pang eul chi wo sseo yo

I tidied up the room.

Illustration for 치우다 (tidy up)

More examples

책상을 치웠어요.chaek ssang eul chi wo sseo yo

I tidied up the desk.

Core concept

Making a space orderly by moving things away or putting them where they belong.

Common phrases

  • 방을 치우다pang eul chi u da

    tidy up the room

  • 책상을 치우다chaek ssang eul chi u da

    tidy up the desk

  • 쓰레기를 치우다sseu re gi reul chi u da

    clear away the trash

Similar words

정리하다cheongnihada: Sorting items or information gives each one a clear and useful place.
청소하다cheongsohada: Using a broom, cloth, or vacuum removes dirt from a place or object.
옮기다omgida: Carrying a physical object to a new location moves it there.
버리다peorida: Throwing away an unwanted possession removes it from personal use.

Definition in Korean

장소에서 물건을 옮기거나 제거하여 자리를 비우거나 깔끔하게 만드는 동작을 이르는 말chang so e seo mul geo neul om gi geo na che geo ha yeo cha ri reul pi u geo na kkal kkeum ha ge man deu neun tong ja geul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The older origin of this native Korean verb is uncertain, so remembering its broad action of clearing space helps connect its senses.

Usage tips

  • The English word clean can suggest washing, while this verb focuses on clearing things away or putting them in order.

Other meanings

  • cleanverb
  • move asideverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 치우기chiugitidying upnoun
  • 치워지다chiwojidabe put awayverb

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