Korean Word of the Day
쉬다
SHI-da • verb — 16th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to rest; to take a break (also can mean 'to be hoarse' for a voice, or 'to go sour/spoil' for food depending on context)
Examples
- 오늘은 집에서 쉬자.
(Let's rest at home today.) - 일하다가 잠깐 쉬어도 돼요?
(Can I take a short break from work?) - 어제 많이 말해서 목소리가 쉬었어요.
(I talked a lot yesterday, so my voice is hoarse.)
Synonyms
- 휴식하다
- 휴식
쉬다 is a very common verb used whenever someone wants to rest or take a break. Polite forms include 쉬어요 (present polite) and 쉬세요 (please rest). Be aware it has other meanings by context: for example 목소리가 쉬다 means 'the voice is hoarse', and 음식이 쉬다 can mean 'food has gone sour/spoiled.'
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