This is the 6319th most frequent Korean word.
써먹고
"써먹고" means "to use or apply (something learned or obtained)."
Here, '써먹고' refers to utilizing learned skills practically.
내가 배운 요리 기술을 친구들에게 써먹고 싶었어.
I wanted to use the cooking skills I learned with my friends.
In this context, '써먹고' signifies employing knowledge effectively.
이 책에서 얻은 지식을 업무에서 써먹을 수 있을까?
Can I apply the knowledge gained from this book in my work?
Here, '써먹고' is used to mean putting one's study efforts to practical use in a test.