When to use to turn off in Korean

When to use it

끄다 means to turn something off so it stops working, shining, or making sound. You can use it for things like lights, TVs, phones, music, or a car engine. In Korean, the thing you turn off usually comes before the verb, like "불을 끄다" for "turn off the light."

Example sentences

1. 불을 꺼 주세요.

   Please turn off the light.

2. 텔레비전을 껐어요.

   I turned off the TV.

3. 수업 전에 휴대폰을 꺼요.

   I turn off my phone before class.

4. 차에서 내리기 전에 엔진을 껐어요.

   I turned off the engine before getting out of the car.

5. 가게 문 닫기 전에 음악을 꺼요.

   I turn off the music before closing the shop.

6. 잘 때 전등을 꺼요.

   I turn off the light when I go to bed.