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TOPIK 4expression

힘을 쓰다

himeul sseuda [히믈 쓰다]

힘을 써요 · 힘을 썼어요 · 힘써 주셔서 감사합니다 (ㅡ drops)

to use one's strength; to make an effort; to use one's influence

Example

아버지가 힘을 써서 무거운 상자를 옮기셨어요.

Dad used all his strength to move the heavy box.

Word parts

Literally 'to use strength'; it can also mean pulling strings for someone.