This is the 18948th most frequent Korean word.
쏘지
"쏘지" is not a standard Korean word. It may be a misspelling or slang.
In this sentence, "쏘지" is derived from the verb "쏘다" meaning "to shoot," used to describe the action of shooting an arrow. It is in the formal negative form "쏘지 못하다" meaning "cannot shoot."
화살을 정확히 쏘지 못하면 목표를 놓칠 수 있다.
If you cannot shoot the arrow accurately, you might miss your target.
Here, "쏘지" stems from "쏘다," metaphorically used to signify a verbal attack or critical remark. It reflects the figurative usage of the word in expressions of emotionally charged situations.
너는 왜 나를 그렇게 매섭게 쏘지?
Why do you shoot at me so fiercely?
In this instance, "쏘지" comes from "쏘다," indicating the action of fireworks shooting into the sky, showcasing a literal and visual description of motion.