Korean Word of the Day
사용하다
/sa-YONG-ha-da/ • verb — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to use; to utilize
Examples
- 핸드폰을 자주 사용해요.
(I often use my phone.) - 이 프로그램은 무료로 사용할 수 있어요.
(You can use this program for free.) - 설명서를 읽고 기계를 안전하게 사용하세요.
(Read the manual and use the machine safely.)
Synonyms
- 쓰다
- 이용하다
사용하다 is a common verb for using tools, devices, services, words, or methods. It is slightly more formal than 쓰다. Grammatically it takes a direct object (marked with 을/를) and appears in polite forms like 사용해요, 사용합니다, and commands like 사용하세요.
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