열었다

This is the 656th most frequent Korean word.


열었다

"열었다" means "opened."


To indicate physically opening an object like a door.

그는 문을 열었다.

He opened the door.


To metaphorically initiate or create new possibilities.

그녀는 새로운 기회를 열었다.

She opened up new opportunities.


To start or initiate a non-physical process, such as a discussion.

그들은 대화를 열었다.

They started a conversation.