How to say to sharpen a blade in Korean

Meaning

벼리다 means to sharpen a blade so it can cut better. It is used for things like knives, sickles, and other metal blades. People often use this word when they make the edge sharp again with a tool or stone.

Example sentences

1. 할아버지가 낫을 벼리고 있어요.

   Grandpa is sharpening the sickle.

2. 친구가 칼을 벼려주셨어요.

   My friend sharpened a knife for me.

3. 집에서 부엌칼을 벼리고 있어요.

   I am sharpening the kitchen knife at home.

4. 날이 빠진 칼을 벼려야 해요.

   The blade is dull, so I need to sharpen it.