No. 468 in Korean
열어
"열어" means "open (it)" in English.
In a sentence
문을 열어.
Open the door.
In this sentence, '열어' is used as the verb 'to open' in the imperative form, instructing someone to open the door.
그녀는 마음을 열어 다른 사람들과 소통하려고 노력했다.
She opened her heart and tried to communicate with others.
Here, '열어' metaphorically means 'to open one's feelings or thoughts,' suggesting a willingness to connect emotionally.
이 기계를 사용하려면 먼저 뚜껑을 열어야 합니다.
To use this machine, you first need to open the lid.
This illustrates '열어' in a procedural context, indicating an action needed to access or operate something.
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