쏘다
ssoda[ˈs͈o̞(ː)da̠]
The Korean verb for "shoot" is 쏘다 (ssoda).
The verb 쏘다 is used for projectile weapons like guns, bows or even things like throwing a dart.
Meaning: to fire a shot (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
ssoda
Did you know?
- While 쏘다 means 'to shoot', it is also the common slang term for treating someone to a meal or drinks. If a friend says 내가 쏠게, they are saying 'I will shoot', meaning 'It is my treat'.
- The phrase 쏘다 is used when talking about a bee stinging someone. The action of the bee injecting its stinger is viewed as 'shooting' a needle into the skin.
- In some modern Korean slang or gaming contexts, the term for 'shooting' can be used figuratively to describe someone 'firing' a sudden, sharp criticism at another person.
Examples in context
- 총을 쏘다To shoot a gunThis sentence is useful for learning how to say "to shoot a gun" using 쏘다.
- 활을 쏘다To shoot an arrowThis sentence is useful for learning how to say "to shoot an arrow" using 쏘다.
- 경찰관은 범인을 쏘았다.The police officer shot the suspect.
- 요즘에는 게임에서 적을 쏴야 해.Nowadays, you have to shoot enemies in games.
- 한 턱 쏘다To treat someone to a meal
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shoot” translations and entries 쏘다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
