How to say to shake off in Korean

Korean: 털다[ teol-da ]

to shake off
to shake off털다

Meaning

To shake off means to remove dust, water, sand, or other small things by shaking. In Korean, 털다 is often used when you shake clothes, shoes, an umbrella, or even your body to make something fall off. It is a common everyday action at home and outside.

Example sentences

  1. 밖에서 들어와서 옷을 털어요.

    I shake off my clothes after coming in from outside.

  2. 발에 묻은 모래를 털었어요.

    I shook the sand off my feet.

  3. 우산을 밖에서 털고 들어왔어.

    I shook the umbrella outside before coming in.

  4. 강아지가 몸을 털었어요.

    The dog shook itself off.