to wash one's face vs to wipe in Korean

세수하다vs닦다

to wash one's face

세수하다to wash one's face

세수하다 means to wash your face. It is a common everyday action people do at home, often in the morning or before bed. It usually means using water, and sometimes soap too.

When to use to wash one's face
to wipe

닦다to wipe

To wipe (닦다) means to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, tissue, or your hand. You use it for things like tables, windows, shoes, or sweat on your face. It is a common everyday word for cleaning.

When to use to wipe

How they differ

to wash one's face (세수하다) and to wipe (닦다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to wash one's face” when 세수하다 means to wash your face. It is a common everyday action people do at home, often in the morning or before bed. It usually means usin… Use “to wipe” when To wipe (닦다) means to clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, tissue, or your hand. You use it for things like tables, windows, shoes…