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샤워

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Meaning and Usage

"샤워" means "shower" in Korean and refers to the act of washing oneself under a spray of water. It is a common daily activity and is used both as a noun and in verb phrases.

Common Collocations

  • 샤워를 하다: to take a shower
  • 샤워실: shower room
  • 샤워기: showerhead

Usage Notes

"샤워" is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday conversation. It is polite and neutral in tone, suitable for all contexts. When combined with 하다, it forms the verb phrase "샤워하다," meaning "to take a shower."

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "샤워" with "목욕" (bath). "샤워" specifically refers to showering, while "목욕" refers to bathing, often in a tub. Use "샤워" when talking about washing quickly under running water.

Example Sentences

아침에 일어나서 바로 샤워를 했어요.

Achim-e il-eonaseo baro syawo-reul haess-eoyo.

I took a shower right after waking up in the morning.

운동 후에는 꼭 샤워를 해야 해요.

Undong hu-eneun kkok syawo-reul haeya haeyo.

You must take a shower after exercising.

샤워를 하면서 노래를 부르는 것을 좋아해요.

Syawo-reul hamyeonseo nolae-reul bureuneun geos-eul joh-ahaeyo.

I like singing while taking a shower.