Difference between to open and to close in Korean

열다·닫다

to open

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.

How to say to open
to close

닫다to close

"To close" means to shut something so it is not open anymore. In Korean, 닫다 is used for things like doors, windows, books, and shops. You can use it in daily situations at home, at school, or outside.

How to say to close

The difference

열다 is the opposite action. Use it when you make a door, window, or book open.