Difference between to close and to fold in Korean

닫다·접다

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
to fold

접다to fold

접다 means to fold something by bending it. You can use it for paper, clothes, maps, umbrellas, and other things that can be folded. It is a common everyday action word in Korean.

How to say to fold

The difference

닫다 means to shut something like a door, window, or book. 접다 means to bend something into a smaller shape, like paper or clothes.