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쏘다

ssoda[쏘다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

shoot; launch

Verb

  1. 1

    shoot; launch

    To cause an object to fly forcefully toward a target.

    Korean definition: 어떤 물체를 목표를 향하여 세게 날아가게 하다.

    • The enemy shot a missile at our plane.

    • The hunter shot and hit the flying bird with a gun.

  2. 2

    speak sharply

    To say something in a harsh and sharp manner to hurt someone else's feelings.

    Korean definition: 듣는 사람의 감정이 상하도록 매몰차고 날카롭게 말하다.

    • The woman snapped irritably.

    • Seunggyu snapped every time I asked him something, so it was hard to ask him anything.

  3. 3

    sting

    For an insect to sting a patch of skin with its stinging organ.

    Korean definition: 벌레가 침 같은 것으로 살을 찌르다.

    • This insect clings to cows and horses and gives them a sharp sting.

    • Honeybees defend themselves by stinging animals that try to steal their honey.

  4. 4

    be pungent

    For the taste or smell to be so spicy or strong that it irritates one's tongue or nose strongly.

    Korean definition: 맛이나 냄새가 맵거나 강해 사람의 입 안이나 코를 강하게 자극하다.

    • The cola I gulped down stung my throat.

    • After cutting onions, the pungent, sharp smell brings tears to my eyes.