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How to Say Push in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Verb Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Push"?

밀다([mil-da/push]) means to push something with hands. In polite speech, say 밀어요([mi-reo-yo]) or 밉니다([mim-ni-da]). Essential EPS-TOPIK factory and daily verb.

Q2. How do I say "pushed"?

밀었어요([mi-reo-sseo-yo/pushed]) is the polite past form. Example: 상자를 밀었어요 (I pushed the box) - past action completed.

Q3. How to say "don't push"?

밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push]) is the polite negative imperative. Example: 밀지 마세요 → 밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push]) - important safety warning for dangerous machines.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Push" in Korean - 밀다([mil-da/push])

What does "밀다([mil-da/push])" mean?

밀다([mil-da/push]) means "to push" - to move something forward with hands. Very common in factory, warehouse, and daily life.

Casual: 밀어 (mi-reo)
Polite: 밀어요 (mi-reo-yo)
Formal: 밉니다 (mim-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

밀다([mil-da/push]) = 밀 + 다 (push + verb ending)
밀었어요([mi-reo-sseo-yo/pushed]) = 밀었 + 어요 (pushed + polite past)
밀고 싶어요([mil-go si-peo-yo/want to push]) = 밀 + 고 싶어요 (push + want to)
밀어야 해요([mi-reo-ya hae-yo/have to push]) = 밀어 + 야 해요 (push + have to)
밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push]) = 밀 + 지 마세요 (push + please don't)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Basic: “상자를 밀어요 (sang-ja-reul mi-reo-yo)” I push the box
2. Past: 밀었어요([mi-reo-sseo-yo/pushed]) - 어제 대차를 밀었어요
3. Negative: 밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push]) - 위험해서 밀지 마세요.
4. Obligation: 밀어야 해요([mi-reo-ya hae-yo/have to push]) - 트럭까지 밀어야 해요.

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 상자를 밀어요? A: sang-ja-reul mi-reo-yo?

A: Do you push the box?

B: 네, 상자를 밀어요. B: ne, sang-ja-reul mi-reo-yo.

B: Yes, I push the box. - 밀다([mil-da/push])

A: 밀었어요? A: mi-reo-sseo-yo?

A: Did you push it?

B: 네, 밀었어요. B: ne, mi-reo-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I pushed it.

A: 무엇을 밀었어요? A: mu-eo-seul mi-reo-sseo-yo?

A: What did you push?

B: 대차를 밀었어요. B: dae-cha-reul mi-reo-sseo-yo.

B: I pushed the cart. - 밀었어요([mi-reo-sseo-yo/pushed])

A: 이 버튼을 밀어도 돼요? A: i beo-teu-neul mi-reo-do dwae-yo?

A: Can I push this button?

B: 아니요, 밀지 마세요. B: a-ni-yo, mil-ji ma-se-yo.

B: No, please don't push it.

A: 왜요? A: wae-yo?

A: Why?

B: 위험해요. B: wi-heom-hae-yo.

B: It's dangerous. - 밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 밀다([mil-da/push]) push
- 밀었어요([mi-reo-sseo-yo/pushed]) pushed
- 밀고 싶어요([mil-go si-peo-yo/want to push]) want to push
- 밀어야 해요([mi-reo-ya hae-yo/have to push]) have to push
- 밀지 마세요([mil-ji ma-se-yo/don't push]) don't push

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