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Open/close vs on/off in Korean
Open and close vs on and off 🚪 열다 [yeolda] - open the door
How these words work together
In Korean, 열다 and 닫다 are used to talk about opening and closing things like doors or windows. 켜다 and 끄다 are used to turn on and off devices like lights or electronics. These pairs help you describe everyday actions clearly. Remember, 열다/닫다 is for opening and closing physical objects, while 켜다/끄다 is for switching devices on or off.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 열다 | yeolda | open door |
| 닫다 | datda | close door |
| 켜다 | kyeoda | turn on light |
| 끄다 | kkeuda | turn off light |
Example sentences
문을 열고 방에 들어갔어요.
I opened the door and entered the room.
불을 켜 주세요.
Please turn on the light.
창문을 닫고 불을 껐어요.
I closed the window and turned off the light.
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