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Wear (clothes) vs Wear (hat / glasses) in Korean
Confused about 입다 and 쓰다? 🔴 입다 [ipda] - Wear clothes
How these words work together
In Korean, different verbs are used to say 'wear' depending on the item. Use 입다 (ipda) when talking about wearing clothes like shirts or pants. Use 쓰다 (sseuda) when referring to wearing accessories on your head or face, such as hats or glasses. This helps make your Korean more natural and clear.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 입다 | ipda | Wear (clothes) |
| 쓰다 | sseuda | Wear (hat / glasses) |
Example sentences
저는 오늘 새 옷을 입었어요.
I wore new clothes today.
그는 모자를 쓰고 학교에 갔어요.
He wore a hat and went to school.
나는 안경을 쓰고 책을 읽어요.
I wear glasses and read a book.
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