Meaning
To pay attention to something else, losing focus on the main task or situation.
Cultural Background
Focus is highly valued in academic settings. Similar cultural emphasis on 'yosomi' (looking away).
Use it with children
It's a very common phrase parents use.
Meaning
To pay attention to something else, losing focus on the main task or situation.
Use it with children
It's a very common phrase parents use.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
공부할 때 ____ 마세요.
The negative command requires '지 마세요'.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural sentence.
The compound verb is the most natural.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercises공부할 때 ____ 마세요.
The negative command requires '지 마세요'.
Choose the natural sentence.
The compound verb is the most natural.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt's a correction, not necessarily rude.
Related Phrases
딴짓하다
synonymTo do other things
집중하다
contrastTo focus
