A1 verb Neutral

씻다

[ɕit͈a]

To wash or clean a part of the body or an object using water.

Examples

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1

과일을 깨끗이 씻으세요.

Wash the fruit cleanly.

2

손을 씻고 오겠습니다.

I will go wash my hands.

3

얼른 씻어.

Wash up quickly.

Word Family

Noun
씻기
Verb
씻다
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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'sit' - sit down to wash your feet.

Quick Quiz

밥을 먹기 전에 손을 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 씻어요

Examples

1

과일을 깨끗이 씻으세요.

everyday

Wash the fruit cleanly.

2

손을 씻고 오겠습니다.

formal

I will go wash my hands.

3

얼른 씻어.

informal

Wash up quickly.

4

화학 물질을 물로 씻어내야 합니다.

academic

Chemical substances must be washed away with water.

5

식당 주방에서는 항상 손을 씻어야 합니다.

business

In the restaurant kitchen, you must always wash your hands.

Word Family

Noun
씻기
Verb
씻다

Common Collocations

손을 씻다 to wash hands
발을 씻다 to wash feet
얼굴을 씻다 to wash face
접시를 씻다 to wash dishes
깨끗이 씻다 to wash cleanly

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 vs 빨다

'씻다' is for bodies or objects, while '빨다' is specifically for washing clothes by hand.

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Usage Notes

General verb for washing anything with water.

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Common Mistakes

Pronouncing the 'ㅅ' at the bottom incorrectly before a consonant.

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Memory Tip

Sounds like 'sit' - sit down to wash your feet.

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

-고 나서 (after doing) -기 전에 (before doing)
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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

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