Difference between to hide and to cover in Korean
숨다·씌우다
숨다to hide
숨다 means to stay in a place where other people cannot see you. You use it when a person or animal goes out of sight on purpose. It is common in games, scary moments, and everyday situations.
How to say to hide
씌우다to cover
씌우다 means to put one thing over someone or something so it is covered. You can use it for things like hats, masks, umbrellas, lids, or covers. It is often used when you cover another person or object, not when you wear something yourself.
How to say to coverThe difference
숨다 means to hide yourself in a place so others cannot see you. 씌우다 means putting another thing over someone or something.
