to turn on vs to open in Korean
틀다vs열다
틀다to turn on
(틀다) means to make something start working, like a TV, radio, music, a heater, or water. Use it when you turn something on or start playing it. It is common in everyday life at home, at school, in stores, and while traveling.
When to use to turn on
열다to open
열다 means "to open." You use it when something closed becomes open, like a door, window, book, or box. It can also be used when you start something, such as a store or a meeting.
When to use to openHow they differ
to turn on (틀다) and to open (열다) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “to turn on” when (틀다) means to make something start working, like a TV, radio, music, a heater, or water. Use it when you turn something on or start playi… Use “to open” when 열다 means "to open." You use it when something closed becomes open, like a door, window, book, or box. It can also be used when you start…