This is the 1765th most frequent Korean word.
줄일
"To reduce" or "to shorten."
In this sentence, '줄일' is the infinitive form of '줄이다,' which means 'to reduce' or 'to decrease.' It's used to describe the action of finding ways to lower something.
나는 전기 요금을 줄일 방법을 찾고 있다.
I'm looking for ways to reduce the electricity bill.
Here, '줄일' signifies the intent to reduce or lessen, specifically applied to body weight reduction.
그는 체중을 줄일 계획을 세웠다.
He made a plan to lose weight.
'줄일' in this context means to shorten or decrease, particularly concerning the duration of working hours.