When to use skill in Korean

When to use it

솜씨 means skill or the ability to do something well. Koreans often use it when talking about cooking, drawing, making things, or other actions done with care. You can use it to praise someone’s ability, like saying they have good skill (솜씨).

Example sentences

1. 엄마의 요리 솜씨가 정말 좋아요.

   My mom’s cooking skill is really good.

2. 민지는 그림 솜씨가 좋아요.

   Minji is good at drawing.

3. 형의 운전 솜씨가 좋아서 안심돼요.

   I feel safe because my older brother drives well.

4. 친구가 꽃을 예쁜 솜씨로 만들었어요.

   My friend made the flower with great skill.

5. 그 가게 주인은 포장 솜씨가 좋아요.

   The shop owner is good at wrapping things.

6. 아빠는 사진 솜씨가 좋아서 여행 사진이 멋져요.

   My dad is good at taking photos, so the travel pictures are nice.