Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Closed" in Korean: 닫혀 있다
닫혀 있다datyeo itda
Closed in Korean is 닫혀 있다 (datyeo itda). 닫혀 있다 describes being closed; 닫다 means close something through an action.
Closed: an everyday statement
창문이 닫혀 있어요.changmuni datyeo isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 닫혀 있다
Say it
datyeo itda
/tatʰjʌ it̚t͈a/
Read 닫혀 있다 as datyeo itda. The spoken form 닫혀 있어요 is datyeo isseoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Closed" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 닫혀 있다datyeo itda | Closed Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 닫혀 있어요datyeo isseoyo | Closed (polite present) Use 닫혀 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 닫혀 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 닫혀 있었어요datyeo isseosseoyo | Closed (polite past) Use 닫혀 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 닫혀 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 닫혀 있다 in real life
- 1Closed: an everyday statement
창문이 닫혀 있어요.
changmuni datyeo isseoyo.
The window is closed.
닫혀 있어요 is the present form of 닫혀 있다.
- 2Closed: a different situation
어제 문이 닫혀 있었어요.
eoje muni datyeo isseosseoyo.
The door was closed yesterday.
닫혀 있었어요 is the past form of 닫혀 있다.
- 3Closed: a question or request
가게가 닫혀 있어요?
gagega datyeo isseoyo?
Is the shop closed?
닫혀 있어요 is the present form of 닫혀 있다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 닫혀 있다
Incorrect: 닫혀 있다.
Correct: 닫혀 있어요.
When practicing closed, 닫혀 있다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 닫혀 있어요.
Incorrect: 어제 닫혀 있어요.
Correct: 어제 닫혀 있었어요.
When practicing closed, for a completed event yesterday, use 닫혀 있었어요; the present form 닫혀 있어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
닫혀 있다 describes being closed; 닫다 means close something through an action. 닫혀 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 닫혀 있다; 닫혀 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 닫혀 있다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
창문이 닫혀 있어요.
changmuni datyeo isseoyo.
The window is closed.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 문이 닫혀 있었어요.
eoje muni datyeo isseosseoyo.
The door was closed yesterday.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Closed" in Korean
How do I use 닫혀 있다 in polite speech?
닫혀 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 닫혀 있다; 닫혀 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 닫혀 있다 in a past-tense sentence?
닫혀 있었어요 is the polite past form. 닫혀 있다 describes being closed; 닫다 means close something through an action.
What does 닫혀 있어요 mean here?
닫혀 있어요 is used for closed. For example, 창문이 닫혀 있어요. means “The window is closed.”
What should I remember about 닫혀 있다?
닫혀 있다 describes being closed; 닫다 means close something through an action.
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