Meaning and Usage
The verb '팔다' means 'to sell' and is a fundamental verb used in everyday Korean. It is commonly used in markets, stores, and personal transactions.
Common Collocations
- '물건을 팔다' (to sell goods): the most basic collocation.
- '가격에 팔다' (to sell at a price): used when discussing the selling price.
- '중고를 팔다' (to sell secondhand items): common in casual sales.
Register and Politeness
'팔다' is a neutral verb and can be conjugated into polite forms like '팝니다' or casual forms like '팔아'. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts depending on conjugation.
Usage Tips
When using '팔다', remember it always requires an object (the item being sold). A common learner mistake is omitting the object or confusing it with '사다' (to buy). For example, '과일을 팔다' means 'to sell fruit', while '과일을 사다' means 'to buy fruit'.
Example Patterns
- '가게에서 팔다' (to sell at a store)
- '얼마에 팔다?' (to ask the selling price)
- '온라인에서 팔다' (to sell online)
Understanding these patterns will help you use '팔다' naturally in conversation.