나는 매일 일기장에 하루를 쓴다.
I write in my diary every day.
Korean
쓰다
쓰다
Meaning: to be bitter; to write; to use; to wear (on head)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 쓰다 |
| Present | 쓴다 |
| Polite | 써요 |
| Formal | 씁니다 |
| Past | 썼다 |
| Past + Polite | 썼어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 쓰겠어요 |
| Connective | 쓰고 |
| Conditional | 쓰면 |
| Volitional | 쓰자 |
| Imperative | 써라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 쓰세요 |
| Attributive | 쓰는 / 쓴 / 쓸 |
Example sentences
This medicine is too bitter.
나는 어제 시 한 편을 썼다.
I wrote a poem yesterday.
그들은 우리에게 들키지 않기 위해 변을 썼다.
They used a secret language so we wouldn't find out.
밤새 편지를 쓰락 지우락 했다.
I spent the whole night writing and erasing the letter.
이 그릇에는 파가 생겨서 쓸 수 없다.
This bowl has a crack, so it can't be used.
그 광대는 동물 모양의 탈을 쓰고 춤을 추었다.
The clown wore an animal mask and danced.
그는 테가 굵은 안경을 썼다.
He wore thick-rimmed glasses.
그는 연극 극본을 쓰고 있다.
He is writing a play script.
도전만 쓰고 얻은 것이 없다.
I only spent money in vain and gained nothing.
Usage Notes
쓰다 is a versatile verb/adjective with many meanings. As an adjective, it means 'to be bitter'. As a verb, it can mean 'to write', 'to use', or 'to wear' something on your head like a hat.
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