Usages of ttukkeong
냄비 뚜껑을 닫으면 물이 더 빨리 끓어요.naembi ttukkeongeul dadeumyeon muri deo ppalli kkeulheoyo.
If you close the pot lid, the water boils faster.
뚜껑을 열기 전에 잠깐 기다려요.ttukkeongeul yeolgi jeone jamkkan gidaryeoyo.
I wait a moment before opening the lid.
부엌에 가는 김에 냄비 뚜껑이랑 국자도 같이 가져와.bueoke ganeun gime naembi ttukkeongirang gukjado gati gajyeowa.
Since you’re going to the kitchen anyway, bring the pot lid and ladle too.
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