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"Open" in Korean: 열려 있다
열려 있다yeollyeo itda
Open in Korean is 열려 있다 (yeollyeo itda). 열려 있다 describes being open; 열다 means open something through an action.
Open: an everyday statement
문이 열려 있어요.muni yeollyeo isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 열려 있다
Say it
yeollyeo itda
/jʌlɾjʌ it̚t͈a/
Read 열려 있다 as yeollyeo itda. The spoken form 열려 있어요 is yeollyeo isseoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Open" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 열려 있다yeollyeo itda | Open Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 열려 있어요yeollyeo isseoyo | Open (polite present) Use 열려 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 열려 있어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 열려 있었어요yeollyeo isseosseoyo | Open (polite past) Use 열려 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 열려 있었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 열려 있다 in real life
- 1Open: an everyday statement
문이 열려 있어요.
muni yeollyeo isseoyo.
The door is open.
열려 있어요 is the present form of 열려 있다.
- 2Open: a different situation
어제 창문이 열려 있었어요.
eoje changmuni yeollyeo isseosseoyo.
The window was open yesterday.
열려 있었어요 is the past form of 열려 있다.
- 3Open: a question or request
가게가 아직 열려 있어요?
gagega ajik yeollyeo isseoyo?
Is the shop still open?
열려 있어요 is the present form of 열려 있다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 열려 있다
Incorrect: 열려 있다.
Correct: 열려 있어요.
When practicing open, 열려 있다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 열려 있어요.
Incorrect: 어제 열려 있어요.
Correct: 어제 열려 있었어요.
When practicing open, for a completed event yesterday, use 열려 있었어요; the present form 열려 있어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
열려 있다 describes being open; 열다 means open something through an action. 열려 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 열려 있다; 열려 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 열려 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
문이 열려 있어요.
muni yeollyeo isseoyo.
The door is open.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 창문이 열려 있었어요.
eoje changmuni yeollyeo isseosseoyo.
The window was open 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 "Open" in Korean
How do I use 열려 있다 in polite speech?
열려 있어요 is the polite conversational form of 열려 있다; 열려 있었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 열려 있다 in a past-tense sentence?
열려 있었어요 is the polite past form. 열려 있다 describes being open; 열다 means open something through an action.
What does 열려 있어요 mean here?
열려 있어요 is used for open. For example, 문이 열려 있어요. means “The door is open.”
What should I remember about 열려 있다?
열려 있다 describes being open; 열다 means open something through an action.
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