Difference between to go over and to cover in Korean
넘다·덮다
넘다to go over
This word is used when someone or something goes over a physical thing, such as a fence, wall, mountain, or line. It can also mean passing a limit or number, but beginners often first see it as an action word for going over something. In pictures, it often shows a person or animal moving past an obstacle.
How to say to go over
덮다to cover
덮다 means to cover something by putting another thing on top of it. You can use it for everyday actions like covering a pot with a lid or covering yourself with a blanket. It is also used when things like snow or clouds cover a place.
How to say to coverThe difference
넘다 means moving across or past something, like crossing a line or going over a hill. It does not mean putting one thing on top of another to cover it.
