How to say to cover in Korean

Meaning

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.

Example sentences

1. 냄비를 뚜껑으로 덮어요.

   I cover the pot with a lid.

2. 추워서 이불로 몸을 덮어요.

   I cover myself with a blanket because it's cold.

3. 눈이 집을 덮었어.

   Snow covered the house.

4. 책을 종이로 덮었어요.

   I covered the book with paper.

5. 얼굴이 부끄러워 손으로 덮었어.

   My face was red, so I covered it with my hands.

6. 비가 와서 가방을 비닐로 덮었어.

   It rained, so I covered the bag with plastic.