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신

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '신' primarily means 'shoes' and is commonly used in everyday conversation. It refers to any kind of footwear, from casual shoes to formal ones.

Common Collocations

  • 새 신 (new shoes): Used when talking about newly bought or new condition shoes.
  • 편한 신 (comfortable shoes): Refers to shoes that are easy to wear and comfortable.
  • 신을 신다 (to wear shoes): A common expression where '신' is the object and '신다' is the verb meaning 'to wear' footwear.

Usage Notes

When using '신', it is often combined with verbs like '신다' (to wear) or adjectives describing the shoes' condition or comfort. Be careful not to confuse '신' with '신발' which also means shoes but is more formal and general. '신' is often used in more casual or colloquial contexts.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes omit the verb '신다' and say only '신' when they mean 'wear shoes'. Remember that '신' is a noun, so it needs a verb like '신다' to express the action of wearing shoes.

Example Sentences

새 신을 신고 학교에 갔어요.

Sae sin-eul singo hakgyoe gasseoyo.

I wore new shoes and went to school.

신이 너무 작아서 불편해요.

Sin-i neomu jagaseo bulpyeonhaeyo.

The shoes are too small, so they are uncomfortable.

운동할 때는 편한 신을 신는 게 좋아요.

Undonghal ttaeneun pyeonhan sin-eul sinneun ge joayo.

It's good to wear comfortable shoes when exercising.