A1 verb Neutral

쉬다

[swida]

To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.

Examples

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1

잠깐만 쉴까요?

Shall we rest for a moment?

2

편히 쉬십시오.

Please rest comfortably.

3

나 오늘은 좀 쉴게.

I'm going to rest a bit today.

Word Family

Noun
휴식
Verb
쉬다
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Memory Tip

Think of 'She' resting. 'She-da'!

Quick Quiz

너무 피곤해요. 의자에서 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 쉬어요

Examples

1

잠깐만 쉴까요?

everyday

Shall we rest for a moment?

2

편히 쉬십시오.

formal

Please rest comfortably.

3

나 오늘은 좀 쉴게.

informal

I'm going to rest a bit today.

4

충분히 쉬는 것이 회복에 도움이 됩니다.

academic

Resting sufficiently helps with recovery.

5

휴게실에서 쉬고 오겠습니다.

business

I will go rest in the breakroom.

Word Family

Noun
휴식
Verb
쉬다

Common Collocations

푹 쉬다 to rest deeply/well
집에서 쉬다 to rest at home
숨을 쉬다 to breathe
잠깐 쉬다 to rest for a moment
휴일에 쉬다 to rest on a holiday

Common Phrases

쉬고 싶어요

I want to rest.

잘 쉬었어요?

Did you rest well?

좀 쉬어

Rest a bit.

Often Confused With

쉬다 vs 멈추다

'쉬다' focuses on recovery and relaxation, while '멈추다' focuses on the cessation of movement.

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Usage Notes

Very common when talking about weekend plans or when someone looks tired.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '쉬다' (to rest) with '씻다' (to wash). They sound similar to beginners.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'She' resting. 'She-da'!

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

-면서 (while resting) -고 싶다 (want to rest)

Quick Quiz

너무 피곤해요. 의자에서 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 쉬어요

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