책을 쓰다
To 쓰다 책
حرفيًا: book (object marker) write
Use this phrase to describe the long-term creative process of authoring a book.
في 15 ثانية
- Means 'to write a book' as an author.
- Combines 'chaek' (book) and 'sseuda' (to write).
- Used for novels, guides, and creative manuscripts.
المعنى
This phrase literally means 'to write a book.' It is the most common way to describe the act of being an author or working on a manuscript.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Sharing a dream with a friend
언젠가 제 이야기를 담은 책을 쓰고 싶어요.
Someday, I want to write a book containing my story.
Introducing a guest at a seminar
이분은 최근에 경제에 관한 책을 쓰셨습니다.
This person recently wrote a book about the economy.
Texting a friend about your weekend
나 요즘 카페에서 책 써.
I'm writing a book at a cafe these days.
خلفية ثقافية
Korea has a long tradition of 'Seonbi' (scholars) who valued writing above all else. Today, the 'one person, one book' movement is popular, where ordinary people are encouraged to share their life stories through self-publishing. This has turned 'writing a book' from a distant dream into a trendy hobby.
The 'Bitter' Homonym
The verb `쓰다` also means 'to be bitter' or 'to use.' Context is key! If you say `책이 써요`, it sounds like the book tastes bitter. Always use the object marker `을` to be clear.
Don't confuse with '적다'
While `적다` also means 'to write,' it's more like 'to jot down' or 'to record.' For the creative act of authoring, always stick with `쓰다`.
في 15 ثانية
- Means 'to write a book' as an author.
- Combines 'chaek' (book) and 'sseuda' (to write).
- Used for novels, guides, and creative manuscripts.
What It Means
책을 쓰다 is the standard way to say you are writing a book. It combines 책 (book) and the verb 쓰다 (to write). It covers everything from the first draft to the final page. You can use it for novels, textbooks, or even poetry collections. It implies a significant creative effort over a long period.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like any other verb-object pair in Korean. The object marker 을 is often dropped in casual speech. You will conjugate 쓰다 based on who you are talking to. For example, 책을 써요 is polite, while 책을 써 is for close friends. If you finished the book, use the past tense 책을 썼어요.
When To Use It
Use this when discussing your long-term goals or hobbies. It is a great conversation starter at a cafe or a networking event. If you meet someone interesting, you might ask, 책을 쓰고 싶으세요? (Do you want to write a book?). It is also perfect for social media bios or professional introductions. You can use it when texting a friend about your progress.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for short-form writing like emails or texts. For a diary, use 일기를 쓰다. For a quick note, use 메모를 하다. If you are just copying text from somewhere else, this is not the right phrase. It specifically refers to the creative process of authorship. Also, if the book is already published, you might prefer 책을 내다 (to release a book).
Cultural Background
In Korea, being an author is a highly respected profession. There is a deep cultural history of scholarship and record-keeping. Many Koreans view writing a book as a major life milestone. It is often included in 'bucket lists' for people of all ages. Recently, 'independent publishing' has become a huge trend among young people in Seoul.
Common Variations
If you want to sound very professional, use 집필하다 (to write/author). This is common in news reports or academic settings. If you are talking about the physical act of making the book, use 책을 만들다. For someone who writes as a hobby, you might say 글을 쓰다 (to write pieces/prose). This sounds a bit more poetic and less daunting than a full book.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase is neutral and can be used in almost any setting. Just remember to conjugate the verb `쓰다` appropriately for your audience (e.g., `써`, `써요`, `씁니다`).
The 'Bitter' Homonym
The verb `쓰다` also means 'to be bitter' or 'to use.' Context is key! If you say `책이 써요`, it sounds like the book tastes bitter. Always use the object marker `을` to be clear.
Don't confuse with '적다'
While `적다` also means 'to write,' it's more like 'to jot down' or 'to record.' For the creative act of authoring, always stick with `쓰다`.
The 'Writer' Title
In Korea, once you start 'writing a book,' people might start calling you `작가님` (Author/Writer-nim) out of respect, even before you finish!
أمثلة
6언젠가 제 이야기를 담은 책을 쓰고 싶어요.
Someday, I want to write a book containing my story.
Uses the 'want to' form (-고 싶다) for a personal goal.
이분은 최근에 경제에 관한 책을 쓰셨습니다.
This person recently wrote a book about the economy.
Uses the honorific 'si' to show respect to the author.
나 요즘 카페에서 책 써.
I'm writing a book at a cafe these days.
Casual form with the object marker dropped for natural flow.
책을 쓰는 건 정말 머리 아픈 일이에요!
Writing a book is such a headache!
Uses 'headache' to express the difficulty of the task.
책은 다 쓰셨어요?
Did you finish writing the book?
A polite way to check on someone's project status.
너 진짜 글 잘 쓴다. 책 한번 써 봐!
You write so well. Try writing a book!
Uses the 'try doing' grammar (-어 보다).
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence to say 'I am writing a book.'
저는 지금 ___ ___ 쓰고 있어요.
'책을' means 'book' (as an object), which fits the context of 'writing a book'.
Choose the correct verb form for 'I wrote a book' (past tense).
작년에 드디어 책을 ___.
'썼어요' is the standard polite past tense of '쓰다'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of '책을 쓰다'
Talking to friends or younger siblings.
나 책 써.
Standard polite conversation with acquaintances.
책을 써요.
Professional settings or showing high respect.
책을 쓰십니다.
Where to use '책을 쓰다'
At a cozy cafe
Writing on a laptop while drinking coffee.
Job Interview
Mentioning your published works.
Library
Researching for a new manuscript.
Dinner Party
Telling friends about your novel idea.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it applies to e-books and digital manuscripts as well. As long as the content is book-length, you use 책을 쓰다.
Not really. For an essay, use 에세이를 쓰다 or 과제를 하다 (to do an assignment). 책을 쓰다 implies a much larger project.
쓰다 is the common word used in daily life. 집필하다 is a formal, Sino-Korean word used in professional or academic contexts.
You can say 저는 작가예요 (I am an author) or 저는 책을 쓰는 사람이에요 (I am a person who writes books).
In formal writing, yes. In casual conversation, you can just say 책 써요. It sounds more natural that way.
Yes! It can mean 'to wear' (a hat/glasses), 'to use' (money/tools), or 'to be bitter' (taste). Context makes it clear.
You can say 책을 다 썼어요. The word 다 means 'all' or 'completely' in this context.
Use 일기를 쓰다. Even though a diary is a book, Koreans always use the specific term 일기 (diary).
Usually, for comics, people say 만화를 그리다 (to draw comics) because the art is so central, but you can say 만화책을 쓰다 for the story part.
You can ask, 어떤 책을 쓰세요? (What kind of book do you write?).
عبارات ذات صلة
글을 쓰다 (To write/compose)
책을 내다 (To publish a book)
작가 (Author/Writer)
원고를 작성하다 (To prepare a manuscript)
베스트셀러 (Bestseller)
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