When to use to lift in Korean

When to use it

올리다 means to lift, raise, or move something to a higher place. You can use it when you put something up on a table, shelf, or rack. It is also used for raising a body part, like your arms or chin.

Example sentences

1. 두 팔을 위로 올리세요.

   Lift your arms up.

2. 엄마가 상자를 식탁 위에 올렸어요.

   Mom lifted the box onto the table.

3. 저는 가방을 선반에 올렸어요.

   I put my bag on the shelf.

4. 점원이 수박을 저울에 올렸어요.

   The clerk put the watermelon on the scale.

5. 기차에서 여행 가방을 선반에 올렸어요.

   I put my suitcase on the rack on the train.

6. 사진을 찍을 때 턱을 조금 올리세요.

   Lift your chin a little when taking a picture.