Korean

使하다

사용하다
Meaning: to use
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 사용하다
Present 사용한다
Polite 사용해요
Formal 사용합니다
Past 사용했다
Past + Polite 사용했어요
Guess + Polite 사용하겠어요
Connective 사용하고
Conditional 사용하면
Volitional 사용하자
Imperative 사용해라
Imperative + Polite 사용하세요
Attributive 사용하는 / 사용한 / 사용할

Handwriting

使
用

Example sentences

This machine uses a lot of electricity.
별을 더 자세히 보기 위해 망원경을 사용했다.
I used a telescope to see the stars more clearly.
이 요리는 신선한 포를 사용해 만들었다.
This dish was made using fresh abalone.
이 소프트웨어 프로그램은 사용하기 쉽습니다.
This software program is easy to use.
한의사는 피부병 치료를 위해 활동을 사용했다.
The traditional doctor used tadpoles to treat the skin disease.
저는 기초 화장품만 사용해요.
I only use basic cosmetics.
이 한국어 수업에서는 다양한 교재를 사용합니다.
This Korean class uses a variety of teaching materials.
이 화가는 새로운 회화 기법을 사용한다.
This artist uses a new painting technique.
수학에서는 다양한 기호를 사용한다.
In mathematics, various symbols are used.
머리를 감을 때 사용하는 샴푸는 종류가 아주 많다.
There are many types of shampoo used when washing hair.

Usage Notes

A general-purpose verb for using an object, tool, or service.

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