쓰다(sseu-da, sseuda)
'쓰다' primarily means 'to use' something, but also means 'to write', 'to wear (a hat)', and 'to taste bitter', among others.
Nuances
- '쓰다' changes meaning by context: 'to use', 'to wear', 'to write', or 'to feel'.
- Taste '쓰다' means 'bitter' and can express negative feelings.
- '글을 쓰다' means to create or record text.
- '모자를 쓰다' means to wear a hat on the body.
When to use
Writing, Wearing a hat, Taste description, Using devices
In context
'쓰다' is a verb used when the subject uses a tool or item, or describes a sensory state. It fits both formal and informal contexts, but meanings vary by context.