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How do you say "to switch off" in Korean?
끄다
kkeuda
In Korean, "to switch off" is 끄다.
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Pronunciation
Say 'kkuh-oo-dah' with the doubled consonant 'kkeu' at the start.
Writing and usage
끄다 has three syllable blocks. The initial 끄 has the doubled consonant 'kk'.
Example sentence
불을 껐어요.
I turned off the light.
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How to remember 끄다
Kkeuda is to turn off. The 'kk' sound is sharp, like flipping a switch.
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Questions about 끄다
How do you say "to switch off" in Korean?
In Korean, "to switch off" is 끄다. It is a noun.
How is 끄다 written in Korean?
끄다 has three syllable blocks. The initial 끄 has the doubled consonant 'kk'.
How is 끄다 used in a sentence?
Use 끄다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 불을 껐어요. (I turned off the light.).
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