This is the 5066th most frequent Korean word.
끄는
The Korean word "끄는" translates to "pulling" or "turning off," depending on context.
Here, '끄는' functions as a modifier for '사람' indicating the individual performing the action of turning off, derived from the verb '끄다' meaning 'to turn off'.
전등을 끄는 사람이 저예요.
The person who turns off the light is me.
In this example, '끄는' serves as a modifier for '것' in the phrase '끄는 것을,' describing the act of turning off as an object in the sentence.
그는 불을 끄는 것을 잊어버렸어요.
He forgot turning off the light.
Here, '끄는' modifies '것,' referring to the act of turning off, suggesting that the subject ensured all items involving the act were addressed.