When to use to peel in Korean

When to use it

깎다 means to remove the skin from fruit or vegetables with a knife or peeler. You often use it for things like apples, pears, and potatoes. In English, this is usually "to peel."

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 사과를 깎아요.

   Mom peels an apple.

2. 저는 감자를 깎고 있어요.

   I am peeling potatoes.

3. 배를 깎아서 같이 먹어요.

   I peel a pear and we eat it together.

4. 요리 시간에 감자를 깎았어요.

   We peeled potatoes in cooking class.

5. 사과 좀 깎아 줄래요?

   Can you peel an apple for me?

6. 가게에서 아저씨가 파인애플을 깎아 줬어요.

   The man at the store peeled a pineapple for us.