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Today’s Phrase
이거 어떻게 써요?
i·geo eot·teo·ke sseo·yo
igeo eotteoke sseoyo?
How do you use this?
Daily Tip
쓰다 is an interesting verb — it means both ‘to use’ and ‘to write.’ Context determines the meaning: 펜을 써요 = I use a pen / I write with a pen. 이거 어떻게 써요? almost always means ‘how do I use this?’ in practical settings.
Phrase Breakdown
이거
igeo
this (thing)
Casual form of 이것 (this thing)
어떻게 써요?
eotteoke sseoyo?
how do you use it?
어떻게 (how) + 쓰다 (to use/write) + -요 (polite)
Asks for instructions on how to operate or use something.
Example Phrases
이 기계 어떻게 써요?
I gigye eotteoke sseoyo?
How do I use this machine?
기계 = machine or device.
교통카드 어떻게 충전해요?
Gyotongkadeu eotteoke chungjeonhaeyo?
How do I recharge the transit card?
충전하다 = to charge/reload a card.
이 앱 어떻게 사용해요?
I aep eotteoke sayonghaeyo?
How do I use this app?
앱 = app (from English ‘app’).
Related Phrases
설명해 주세요
seolmyeonghae juseyo
Please explain
Requesting an explanation.
사용 방법이 뭐예요?
sayong bangbeomI mwoyeyo?
What is the method of use?
Asking for usage instructions.
보여 주세요
boyeo juseyo
Please show me
Asking for a demonstration.
Quick Review
식사하셨어요?
Can you recall what this means?
siksa hasyeosseoyo?
Have you had a meal? (honorific)