When to use to open in Korean

When to use it

열다 means "to open." You use it when something closed becomes open, like a door, window, book, or box. It can also be used when you start something, such as a store or a meeting.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 문을 열어요.

   Mom opens the door.

2. 더워서 창문을 열었어요.

   It was hot, so I opened the window.

3. 수업 시간에 책을 열어요.

   I open my book in class.

4. 아침 아홉 시에 가게를 열어요.

   We open the store at nine in the morning.

5. 호텔에서 카드로 방 문을 열어요.

   I open the hotel room door with a card.

6. 회의 전에 노트북을 열어요.

   I open my laptop before the meeting.