씻다
To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.
Examples
3 of 5과일을 깨끗이 씻으세요.
Wash the fruit cleanly.
손을 씻고 오겠습니다.
I will go wash my hands.
얼른 씻어.
Wash up quickly.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'sit' - sit down to wash your feet.
Quick Quiz
밥을 먹기 전에 손을 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 씻어요
Examples
과일을 깨끗이 씻으세요.
everydayWash the fruit cleanly.
손을 씻고 오겠습니다.
formalI will go wash my hands.
얼른 씻어.
informalWash up quickly.
화학 물질을 물로 씻어내야 합니다.
academicChemical substances must be washed away with water.
식당 주방에서는 항상 손을 씻어야 합니다.
businessIn the restaurant kitchen, you must always wash your hands.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
손 씻었어?
Did you wash your hands?
씻고 올게요.
I'll be back after washing up.
발 좀 씻어.
Wash your feet.
Often Confused With
'씻다' is for bodies or objects, while '빨다' is specifically for washing clothes by hand.
Usage Notes
General verb for washing anything with water.
Common Mistakes
Pronouncing the 'ㅅ' at the bottom incorrectly before a consonant.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'sit' - sit down to wash your feet.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Washing hands and feet immediately after returning home is a common habit in Korea.
Quick Quiz
밥을 먹기 전에 손을 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 씻어요
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
More Daily Life words
일어나다
A1To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.
자다
A1To rest in a state of sleep. It is the standard verb for sleeping in Korean.
먹다
A1To consume food or drink. It is one of the most essential verbs for survival and daily activity.
청소하다
A1To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.
요리하다
A1To prepare and cook food by applying heat or mixing ingredients.
일하다
A1To work or perform a task, usually at a job for payment or as a responsibility.
공부하다
A1To study or learn a specific subject through reading, practice, or instruction.
운동하다
A1To engage in physical exercise or sports for health and fitness.
샤워하다
A1To wash the body using a shower. It is a very common daily routine word.
가다
A1To move from the current location to another place. It is used for commuting, traveling, or general movement away from the speaker.
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