We learned how to “close” last time, but “open” is a bit different. It’s not just about being alive or not. It depends on the object. I’m sorry in advance, because there are four of them!
First, 열다. This is your to-go for most inanimate objects.
So, you can say:
- 창문 좀 열어 주세요. – Please open the window.
- 립스틱 뚜껑을 열었어요. – I opened the lipstick cap.
Remember how eyes had a special “close”? They have a special “open” too. It’s 뜨다. It practically exists just for eyes!
- 눈을 뜨세요. – Open your eyes.
Third is 펴다. Use this when you’re unfolding something or making it flat.
- 책 펴세요. – Open the book.
- 손 펴세요. – Open/Unclench your hand.
- 주름 좀 펴고 싶어요. – I want to smooth out my wrinkles.
Finally, 벌리다. This is for widening the gap between two things that were close together.
- 손가락을 벌리세요. – Spread your fingers.
- 입 벌리세요. – Open your mouth.
- 젓가락 좀 벌려 주세요. – Please split the chopsticks apart.
So, which one do you find the most confusing?
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