When to use to chew in Korean

When to use it

씹다 means to chew food with your teeth before you swallow it. You can use it for food, gum, or something an animal bites many times. It is often used in simple sentences like “chew slowly” or “chew gum.”

Example sentences

1. 아기는 바나나를 잘 씹어요.

   The baby chews the banana well.

2. 밥은 천천히 씹어 먹어요.

   Chew your food slowly.

3. 수업 시간에 껌을 씹으면 안 돼요.

   You must not chew gum during class.

4. 강아지가 뼈를 씹고 있어요.

   The puppy is chewing a bone.

5. 이 고기는 오래 씹어야 해요.

   You have to chew this meat for a long time.

6. 여행 중에 껌을 씹었어요.

   I chewed gum during the trip.