Level 1

춤추다

chumchuda

To dance

TOPIK 1

Meaning and Usage

The verb '춤추다' means 'to dance' and is commonly used in everyday conversation. It describes the action of moving rhythmically to music.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '춤추다' in social settings like parties, celebrations, or when talking about hobbies and performances.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 춤추다 + 고 있다: to be dancing (ongoing action)
  • 신나게 춤추다: to dance excitedly or energetically
  • 함께 춤추다: to dance together

Register and Politeness

'춤추다' is neutral and can be used in both casual and polite speech depending on the sentence ending.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '춤추다' with '춤' (dance as a noun). '춤추다' is the verb form and always describes the action of dancing.

Example Sentences

친구들과 함께 춤추는 것이 정말 즐거워요.

Chingudeulgwa hamkke chumchuneun geosi jeongmal jeulgeowoyo.

Dancing together with friends is really fun.

파티에서 신나게 춤추다가 피곤해졌어요.

Patieseo sinnage chumchudaga pigonhaejyeosseoyo.

I danced excitedly at the party and got tired.

아이들이 음악에 맞춰 춤추는 모습을 보고 싶어요.

Aideuri eumage matchwo chumchuneun moseubeul bogo sipeoyo.

I want to see the children dancing to the music.