[N5] The difference between つける and 開ける

Hi,

My first post will be about the differences between tsukeru (つける) and akeru (開ける).

Meaning

つける: Switch/Turn on

開ける: Open

There are tons of similarities between them but we have to choose the appropriate word for the right context.

Example


テレビをつける: Switch on the TV

パソコンをつける: Switch on the computer

MP3をつける: Switch on the MP3 player


ドアを開ける: Open the door

窓を開ける: Open the window

蓋を開ける: Open the lid


I will add more examples as time goes by.
See you :)