Difference between to go over and to cover in Korean
넘다·씌우다
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
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
넘다 means to pass over a line, hill, wall, or limit. It is about moving across or beyond something, not covering it.
