덮다 vs 씌우다: What’s the difference?
덮다·씌우다
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 cover
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
씌우다 is used when you put something onto a person, animal, or object, like a hat, mask, or hood. 덮다 is more general and often means placing something over the top, like a lid or blanket.
