When to use to shake off in Korean

When to use it

To shake off means to remove dust, water, sand, or other small things by shaking. In Korean, 털다 is often used when you shake clothes, shoes, an umbrella, or even your body to make something fall off. It is a common everyday action at home and outside.

Example sentences

1. 밖에서 들어와서 옷을 털어요.

   I shake off my clothes after coming in from outside.

2. 신발에 묻은 흙을 털었어요.

   I shook the dirt off my shoes.

3. 우산은 밖에서 털고 들어오세요.

   Please shake off the umbrella outside before coming in.

4. 교실에 들어가기 전에 바지 먼지를 털었어요.

   I shook the dust off my pants before going into the classroom.

5. 강아지가 몸을 털었어요.

   The dog shook itself off.

6. 해변에서 발의 모래를 털었어요.

   I shook the sand off my feet at the beach.