When to use sweat in Korean

When to use it

Sweat is the water that comes out of your skin when you are hot, nervous, or exercising. In Korean, this is called 땀. You often use it in simple expressions like "sweat comes out," "wipe sweat," or "I am sweating."

Example sentences

1. 집에서 청소하고 땀이 났어요.

   I got sweaty after cleaning at home.

2. 학교 운동장에서 뛰어서 땀이 나요.

   I sweat because I run in the school yard.

3. 날씨가 더워서 땀이 많이 나요.

   I sweat a lot because the weather is hot.

4. 엄마가 제 이마의 땀을 닦아 줘요.

   Mom wipes the sweat from my forehead.

5. 가게까지 걸어가서 등에 땀이 났어요.

   I got sweaty on my back after walking to the store.

6. 여행 중에 산을 올라서 땀이 났어요.

   I got sweaty while climbing a mountain on a trip.