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How do you say "to open" in Korean?
열다
yeolda
In Korean, "to open" is 열다.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yeol-duh' with the 'yeol' part like the 'yeo' in 'yesterday'. Short and direct.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 열-다. The ㅇ at the start is silent, so you're really hearing the vowel sound first.
Example sentence
문을 열었어요.
I opened the door.
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How to remember 열다
Yeol sounds like 'yell' with a softer L. Open your mouth and you're opening yourself to yelling.
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Questions about 열다
How do you say "to open" in Korean?
In Korean, "to open" is 열다. It is a noun.
How is 열다 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 열-다. The ㅇ at the start is silent, so you're really hearing the vowel sound first.
How is 열다 used in a sentence?
Use 열다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 문을 열었어요. (I opened the door.).
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