How to say to cover in Korean

Meaning

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.

Example sentences

1. 아이에게 모자를 씌웠어요.

   I put a hat on the child.

2. 비가 와서 아이에게 우산을 씌웠어요.

   It was raining, so I held an umbrella over the child.

3. 간호사가 환자에게 마스크를 씌웠어요.

   The nurse put a mask on the patient.

4. 소파에 새 커버를 씌웠어요.

   I put a new cover on the sofa.

5. 여행 전에 가방에 비닐을 씌웠어요.

   Before the trip, I covered the bag with plastic.

6. 병에 뚜껑을 씌우세요.

   Put the lid on the bottle.