열리지

This is the 2747th most frequent Korean word.

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열리지

"열리지" means "is opened" or "opens" in English, depending on the context.


In this sentence, '열리지' refers to the passive voice of the verb '열리다,' indicating that the door was not opened.

문이 열리지 않았다.

The door didn't open.


Here, '열리지' is metaphorically used to describe the difficulty in resolving or unraveling a problem.

이 문제는 쉽게 열리지 않는 것 같아요.

This issue doesn't seem to be easily resolved.


In this context, '열리지' symbolizes the emergence or availability of new opportunities, which is not occurring.

새로운 기회가 열리지 않아 걱정입니다.

I'm worried because new opportunities are not opening.