Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to rest" in Korean: 쉬다
쉬다swida
to rest in Korean is 쉬다 (swida). 쉬다 means rest in this context; 숨 쉬다 means breathe and is a different combination.
to rest: an everyday statement
집에서 쉬어요.jibeseo swieoyo.
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How to pronounce 쉬다
Say it
swida
/swita/
Read 쉬다 as swida. The spoken form 쉬어요 is swieoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to rest" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 쉬다swida | to rest Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 쉬어요swieoyo | to rest (polite present) Use 쉬어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 쉬어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 쉬었어요swieosseoyo | to rest (polite past) Use 쉬었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 쉬었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 쉬다 in real life
- 1to rest: an everyday statement
집에서 쉬어요.
jibeseo swieoyo.
I rest at home.
쉬어요 is the present form of 쉬다.
- 2to rest: a different situation
어제 하루 쉬었어요.
eoje haru swieosseoyo.
I rested for a day yesterday.
쉬었어요 is the past form of 쉬다.
- 3to rest: a question or request
주말에 쉬어요?
jumare swieoyo?
Do you rest on weekends?
쉬어요 is the present form of 쉬다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 쉬다
Incorrect: 쉬다.
Correct: 쉬어요.
When practicing to rest, 쉬다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 쉬어요.
Incorrect: 어제 쉬어요.
Correct: 어제 쉬었어요.
When practicing to rest, for a completed event yesterday, use 쉬었어요; the present form 쉬어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
쉬다 means rest in this context; 숨 쉬다 means breathe and is a different combination. 쉬어요 is the polite conversational form of 쉬다; 쉬었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 쉬다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
집에서 쉬어요.
jibeseo swieoyo.
I rest at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 하루 쉬었어요.
eoje haru swieosseoyo.
I rested for a day yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to rest" in Korean
How do I use 쉬다 in polite speech?
쉬어요 is the polite conversational form of 쉬다; 쉬었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 쉬다 in a past-tense sentence?
쉬었어요 is the polite past form. 쉬다 means rest in this context; 숨 쉬다 means breathe and is a different combination.
What does 쉬어요 mean here?
쉬어요 is used for to rest. For example, 집에서 쉬어요. means “I rest at home.”
What should I remember about 쉬다?
쉬다 means rest in this context; 숨 쉬다 means breathe and is a different combination.
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