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틀다

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Usage of '틀다'

The verb '틀다' primarily means to twist or turn something physically, such as turning a knob or twisting an object. It is commonly used when referring to turning on devices like water taps, radios, or televisions.

Common contexts

  • Turning on/off water or gas taps: '물을 틀다' means to turn on the water.
  • Operating electronic devices: '라디오를 틀다' means to turn on the radio.
  • Physical twisting motion: '머리를 틀다' can describe twisting one's head.

Collocations and patterns

  • '물을 틀다' (to turn on water): very common in daily life.
  • '라디오/텔레비전을 틀다' (to turn on radio/TV): used when activating devices.
  • '머리를 틀다' (to twist the head): used figuratively or literally.

Notes

'틀다' is an action verb and often appears in polite requests or instructions. It is different from '켜다' which also means 'to turn on' but is more general for electronic devices; '틀다' often implies twisting or rotating a control. Avoid confusing '틀다' with '돌리다' which means 'to rotate' but can have broader meanings including operating machinery or turning pages.

Example Sentences

물을 틀어서 손을 씻었어요.

Mureul teureoseo soneul ssiseosseoyo.

I turned on the water and washed my hands.

라디오를 틀어 주세요.

Radioreul teureo juseyo.

Please turn on the radio.

머리를 틀면서 생각했어요.

Meorireul teulmyeonseo saenggakhaesseoyo.

I twisted my head while thinking.