When to use lid in Korean

When to use it

A lid is the top cover of a container, like a pot, bottle, cup, or box. In Korean, 뚜껑 means the part you open or close to keep things inside. You will often use this word at home when cooking, drinking, or putting food away.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 냄비 뚜껑을 닫아요.

   I close the pot lid at home.

2. 물병 뚜껑이 안 열려요.

   The water bottle lid won't open.

3. 선생님, 제 도시락 뚜껑이 없어요.

   Teacher, my lunchbox lid is missing.

4. 밖에서 커피 컵 뚜껑을 꼭 닫으세요.

   Please close the coffee cup lid tightly outside.

5. 마트에서 빨간 뚜껑 병을 샀어요.

   I bought a bottle with a red lid at the mart.

6. 기차에서 도시락 뚜껑을 열었어요.

   I opened the lunchbox lid on the train.