How to say “open” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “open” is 열다 (yeolda). There are 3 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「open」는 한국어로 열다.
to open
TOPIK 1 · verb
방 안의 공기를 바꾸려고 창문을 활짝 열어요.I open the window wide to freshen up the air in the room.
float; buoy
TOPIK 2 · verb
아침에 눈을 뜨고 기지개를 켜요.I open my eyes in the morning and stretch.
to open; to be held; to take place
TOPIK 2 · verb
창문이 활짝 열려요.The window opens wide.
open; spread out; unfold
TOPIK 2 · verb
책을 펴고 공부해요.I open the book and study.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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