When to use to cut in Korean

When to use it

"To cut" means to make something smaller or separate it with a knife, scissors, or another tool. In Korean, 자르다 is used for cutting food, paper, hair, string, and many other everyday things. You can use it in simple daily situations at home, at school, or outside.

Example sentences

1. 사과를 반으로 잘랐어요.

   I cut the apple in half.

2. 학교에서 종이를 잘라요.

   I cut paper at school.

3. 엄마가 빵을 잘라 주셨어요.

   Mom cut the bread for me.

4. 미용실에서 머리를 짧게 잘랐어요.

   I cut my hair short at the hair salon.

5. 캠핑에서 줄을 잘랐어요.

   I cut the rope while camping.

6. 여행 전에 손톱을 잘랐어요.

   I cut my nails before the trip.