When to use to trim in Korean

When to use it

To trim means to cut, clean, or fix something so it looks neat or is ready to use. In Korean, 손질하다 is used for things like hair, plants, animal fur, and food. You can use it when someone trims, grooms, or prepares something by hand.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 파를 손질해요.

   Mom trims and prepares the green onions.

2. 미용실에서 앞머리를 손질했어요.

   I trimmed my bangs at the hair salon.

3. 아침에 강아지 털을 손질해요.

   I groom the dog's fur in the morning.

4. 선생님이 화분의 마른 잎을 손질했어요.

   The teacher trimmed the dry leaves of the plant pot.

5. 여행 전에 수염을 손질했어요.

   I trimmed my beard before the trip.

6. 시장에서 생선을 손질해 달라고 했어요.

   I asked them to clean the fish at the market.