소모하다
To use up or consume energy, resources, time, or materials completely during a process.
Examples
3 of 5운동을 하면 칼로리를 많이 소모할 수 있다.
You can consume a lot of calories if you exercise.
본 공정은 막대한 양의 용수를 소모합니다.
This process consumes a vast amount of water.
쓸데없는 일에 기운 소모하지 마.
Don't waste your energy on useless things.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'So-Mo' as 'So Much' energy being used up.
Quick Quiz
겨울철에는 난방을 위해 많은 에너지를 ___하게 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소모
Examples
운동을 하면 칼로리를 많이 소모할 수 있다.
everydayYou can consume a lot of calories if you exercise.
본 공정은 막대한 양의 용수를 소모합니다.
formalThis process consumes a vast amount of water.
쓸데없는 일에 기운 소모하지 마.
informalDon't waste your energy on useless things.
산업화는 천연자원을 빠르게 소모하는 결과를 초래했다.
academicIndustrialization resulted in the rapid consumption of natural resources.
불필요한 비용을 소모하지 않도록 예산을 관리해야 합니다.
businessThe budget must be managed to avoid consuming unnecessary costs.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
소모품
consumables/supplies
소모전
war of attrition
기력 소모
loss of energy
Often Confused With
'소비하다' is general consumption (buying/using), while '소모하다' emphasizes the 'using up' or 'wearing out' aspect.
Usage Notes
Often used in scientific or technical contexts regarding fuel, batteries, or biological energy.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes used when '사용하다' (to use) is sufficient, but '소모하다' implies the item is gone after use.
Memory Tip
Think of 'So-Mo' as 'So Much' energy being used up.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 消耗 (소모), meaning 'disappear and decrease'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
겨울철에는 난방을 위해 많은 에너지를 ___하게 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 소모
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