When to use to place on top in Korean

When to use it

The word (얹다) means to put something on top of another thing. You use it when an object touches and rests on a surface, like a book on a desk or food on rice. It is often used in everyday situations at home, at school, or when shopping.

Example sentences

1. 책상 위에 공책을 얹어요.

   I put a notebook on the desk.

2. 밥 위에 계란을 얹었어요.

   I put an egg on top of the rice.

3. 계산대 위에 물건을 얹어 주세요.

   Please place the item on the counter.

4. 의자에 발을 얹지 마세요.

   Please don't put your feet on the chair.

5. 공원에서 돌 위에 지도를 얹고 봤어요.

   At the park, I put the map on a rock and looked at it.

6. 기차 선반 위에 가방을 얹었어요.

   I put my bag on the train shelf.