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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Rest"?

쉬다([swi-da/rest]) is the basic verb for resting or taking a break. In polite speech, say 쉬어요([swi-eo-yo]).

Q2. Does 쉬다 have other meanings?

Yes. 쉬다([swi-da]) also means "to take a day off" (일요일에 쉬어요 = I'm off on Sunday) and "to breathe" (숨을 쉬다). 쉬는 시간 (swi-neun si-gan) means "break time" and 쉬는 날 (swi-neun nal) means "day off".

Q3. How do I ask for a break at work?

Say 잠깐 쉬어도 돼요? (jam-kkan swi-eo-do dwae-yo?), which means "May I rest for a moment?". It is polite and useful at a work site. Note that 쉬어요 is the correct form, not 쉬여요.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Rest" in Korean - 쉬다([swi-da/rest])

What does "쉬다([swi-da/rest])" mean?

쉬다([swi-da/rest]) means "to rest" or "to take a break". It is the basic verb for stopping work and relaxing. It can also mean "to take a day off".

Casual: 쉬어 (swi-eo)
Polite: 쉬어요 (swi-eo-yo)
Formal: 쉽니다 (swim-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

쉬다([swi-da/rest]) = 쉬 (stem: rest) + 다 (dictionary ending)
Note: 쉬 + 어요 → 쉬어요 (no contraction, not 쉬여요)
쉬었어요([swi-eo-sseo-yo/rested]) = 쉬 + 었어요 (rest + past)
쉬고 싶어요([swi-go si-peo-yo/want to rest]) = 쉬 + 고 싶어요 (rest + want to)
쉬세요([swi-se-yo/please rest]) = 쉬 + 세요 (rest + polite request)
쉬어도 돼요([swi-eo-do dwae-yo/may rest]) = 쉬어 + 도 돼요 (rest + may / okay to)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Day off: “언제 쉬어요? (eon-je swi-eo-yo?)”
2. Past: 쉬었어요([swi-eo-sseo-yo/rested]) rested.
3. Wish: 쉬고 싶어요([swi-go si-peo-yo/want to rest]) want to rest.
4. Care: 쉬세요([swi-se-yo/please rest]) please rest.
5. Permission: 쉬어도 돼요([swi-eo-do dwae-yo/may rest]) may rest.

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

A: 언제 쉬어요? A: eon-je swi-eo-yo?

A: When do you rest?

B: 일요일에 쉬어요. B: i-ryo-i-re swi-eo-yo.

B: I rest on Sundays.

A: 토요일에도 쉬어요? A: to-yo-i-re-do swi-eo-yo?

A: Do you rest on Saturdays too?

B: 아니요, 토요일에는 일해요. B: a-ni-yo, to-yo-i-re-neun il-hae-yo.

B: No, I work on Saturdays. - 쉬다([swi-da/rest])

A: 어제 쉬었어요? A: eo-je swi-eo-sseo-yo?

A: Did you rest yesterday?

B: 네, 집에서 쉬었어요. B: ne, ji-be-seo swi-eo-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I rested at home.

A: 푹 쉬었어요? A: puk swi-eo-sseo-yo?

A: Did you rest well?

B: 네, 많이 잤어요. B: ne, ma-ni ja-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I slept a lot. - 쉬었어요([swi-eo-sseo-yo/rested])

A: 여기에서 쉬어도 돼요? A: yeo-gi-e-seo swi-eo-do dwae-yo?

A: May I rest here?

B: 네, 쉬어도 돼요. B: ne, swi-eo-do dwae-yo.

B: Yes, you may.

A: 몇 분 쉬어도 돼요? A: myeot bun swi-eo-do dwae-yo?

A: How many minutes may I rest?

B: 십 분 쉬어도 돼요. B: sip bun swi-eo-do dwae-yo.

B: You may rest for ten minutes. - 쉬어도 돼요([swi-eo-do dwae-yo/may rest])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 쉬다([swi-da/rest]) rest
- 쉬었어요([swi-eo-sseo-yo/rested]) rested
- 쉬고 싶어요([swi-go si-peo-yo/want to rest]) want to rest
- 쉬세요([swi-se-yo/please rest]) please rest
- 쉬어도 돼요([swi-eo-do dwae-yo/may rest]) may rest

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