Signification
To wash plates, cups, and cooking utensils.
Contexte culturel
The 'Maknae' (youngest) rule: In social gatherings or among colleagues, the youngest person often instinctively takes on the dishwashing duty as a sign of respect. Rubber Gloves (Gomu-janggap): Korean dishwashing is almost synonymous with bright pink or red rubber gloves. They are a staple in every kitchen to protect hands from cold water and harsh detergents. The 'Guest Battle': It is culturally expected for a guest to offer to do the dishes, and equally expected for the host to refuse. Doing it without asking can sometimes be seen as 'too comfortable', so always ask first. Gender Roles: While traditionally a female chore, 'Yo-sek-nam' (Sexy men who cook) and men who do chores are highly praised in modern media, leading to more balanced household dynamics.
Drop the '를'
In 90% of spoken Korean, people just say '설거지해요' instead of '설거지를 해요'.
Spelling Trap
Never write '설겆이'. Even though it looks like it comes from a verb, the standard spelling is '설거지'.
Signification
To wash plates, cups, and cooking utensils.
Drop the '를'
In 90% of spoken Korean, people just say '설거지해요' instead of '설거지를 해요'.
Spelling Trap
Never write '설겆이'. Even though it looks like it comes from a verb, the standard spelling is '설거지'.
The 'Offer' Rule
If you are at a Korean home, offer to do the dishes at least once. It makes you look very polite!
Rubber Gloves
If you see pink rubber gloves, you know it's time for 설거지!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
밥을 다 먹었어요. 이제 ________를 할 거예요.
After eating (밥을 다 먹었어요), the logical chore is doing the dishes.
Which sentence is the most natural way to offer help?
How do you say 'I will do the dishes' to a friend?
'-을게' is the standard ending for making a promise or offering to do something.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 설거지 다 했어? B: 아니, 아직 ________.
The question asks if it's done. '아니' (No) must be followed by a negative '안 했어' (didn't do).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and want to tell your boss you'll handle the cleaning.
Formal settings require the '-습니다' ending.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kitchen Chore Vocabulary
Tools
- • 수세미 (Scrubber)
- • 세제 (Soap)
- • 고무장갑 (Gloves)
Objects
- • 그릇 (Bowl)
- • 접시 (Plate)
- • 수저 (Spoon/Chopsticks)
Actions
- • 헹구다 (Rinse)
- • 닦다 (Wipe)
- • 말리다 (Dry)
Banque d exercices
4 exercices밥을 다 먹었어요. 이제 ________를 할 거예요.
After eating (밥을 다 먹었어요), the logical chore is doing the dishes.
How do you say 'I will do the dishes' to a friend?
'-을게' is the standard ending for making a promise or offering to do something.
A: 설거지 다 했어? B: 아니, 아직 ________.
The question asks if it's done. '아니' (No) must be followed by a negative '안 했어' (didn't do).
You are at a restaurant and want to tell your boss you'll handle the cleaning.
Formal settings require the '-습니다' ending.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it includes everything used for eating: cups, spoons, chopsticks, pots, and pans.
No, that's redundant. Just say '설거지하다' or '그릇을 씻다'.
It refers to the pile of dirty dishes that need to be washed.
You can say '네 차례야' (It's your turn) or '이번엔 네가 설거지해'.
Yes, it is '식기세척기' (shikki-secheokgi).
Because '설거지' is the name of the 'chore' or 'activity', and you 'do' activities.
Yes, increasingly so! It's very common in modern households.
It's the act of rinsing dishes before the actual wash or before putting them in a machine.
Yes, but the person doing it might be called '설거지 담당' (person in charge of dishes).
No, for fruit use '과일을 씻다'.
It's a modern slang term regarding marriage and social status, but it's best avoided by beginners.
Say '설거지 다 했어요!'
Expressions liées
청소를 하다
similarTo clean (a room/house)
빨래를 하다
similarTo do laundry
뒷정리를 하다
builds onTo tidy up/finish up
그릇을 닦다
synonymTo wipe/scrub dishes
식기세척기를 돌리다
specialized formTo run the dishwasher
