Meaning
To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush.
Cultural Background
Brushing teeth after lunch is a standard social norm in offices. Dental hygiene is universally important, but the frequency varies by culture.
Object Marker
Always use '를' after '이' because it is the object of the cleaning action.
Lunch Etiquette
If you are in a Korean office, it is polite to brush your teeth after lunch.
Meaning
To clean one's teeth with a toothbrush.
Object Marker
Always use '를' after '이' because it is the object of the cleaning action.
Lunch Etiquette
If you are in a Korean office, it is polite to brush your teeth after lunch.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb form.
저는 아침마다 이를 ____.
We use '닦다' for teeth.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises저는 아침마다 이를 ____.
We use '닦다' for teeth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, '치아' is the Sino-Korean word for tooth. It is more formal.
Related Phrases
양치질하다
synonymTo brush teeth
이를 뽑다
contrastTo pull out a tooth
입을 헹구다
similarTo rinse the mouth
