Korean learner dictionary
썰다 meaning and pronunciation
sseolda · slice; cut
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 29774Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 썰ː다, 써ː러, 써ː니, 썸ː니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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칼이나 톱 등을 대고 아래로 누르며 날을 앞뒤로 움직여서 무엇을 자르거나 여러 토막이 나게 하다.
English: slice; cut — To cut something into several pieces by pressing a knife, saw, etc., downwards and moving the blade forwards and backwards.
Examples
- 고기를 썰다.
- 나무를 썰다.
- 떡을 썰다.
- 무를 썰다.
- 오이를 썰다.
- 채를 썰다.
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