Meaning
The natural combination of 'cigarette' and 'to smoke'.
Cultural Background
Smoking is strictly prohibited in most indoor public spaces. Always look for the '흡연 구역' sign. Similar to Korea, smoking is restricted to designated areas. Walking while smoking is often prohibited in cities like Tokyo. In many cultures, offering a cigarette is a way to start a conversation, though this is declining due to health awareness.
Casual speech
In casual settings, you can just say '담배 펴?' instead of the full '담배를 피우니?'
Don't mix up
Always remember: 피우다 (smoke) vs 피하다 (avoid). Mixing these up can lead to funny misunderstandings!
Meaning
The natural combination of 'cigarette' and 'to smoke'.
Casual speech
In casual settings, you can just say '담배 펴?' instead of the full '담배를 피우니?'
Don't mix up
Always remember: 피우다 (smoke) vs 피하다 (avoid). Mixing these up can lead to funny misunderstandings!
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb.
저는 담배를 _____.
'피우다' is the correct verb for smoking.
Fill in the blank.
여기서 담배를 _____ 돼요?
The grammar structure is 'verb + -면 돼요' (is it okay to...?).
Match the register.
Match the formality.
These are the correct register levels.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 담배 피워? B: _____
Matches the informal register of the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises저는 담배를 _____.
'피우다' is the correct verb for smoking.
여기서 담배를 _____ 돼요?
The grammar structure is 'verb + -면 돼요' (is it okay to...?).
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the correct register levels.
A: 담배 피워? B: _____
Matches the informal register of the question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is a common colloquial contraction. Use '피우다' in writing.
You can say '담배 한 대만 주실 수 있어요?'
Not necessarily, but it's a personal question. Context matters.
Related Phrases
흡연하다
synonymTo smoke
금연하다
contrastTo quit smoking
담배를 끊다
builds onTo quit smoking
