Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"Bridge" in Korean: 다리
다리dari
Bridge in Korean is 다리 (dari). 다리 is a bridge in directions; the same word can mean a leg in body vocabulary.
Choosing a destination
다리에 가고 싶어요.darie gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 다리
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dari
/taɾi/
다리 (dari) has 2 Hangul syllables. 다리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Bridge" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 다리dari | Bridge Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 다리gakkaun dari | nearby bridge A useful combination with 다리. | A useful combination with 다리. |
| 다리를darireul | Bridge (as an object) Use 를 when 다리 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 다리 is the object of an action. |
How to use 다리 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
다리에 가고 싶어요.
darie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the bridge.
다리 appears in a complete sentence for bridge.
- 2Asking directions
다리가 어디에 있어요?
dariga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the bridge?
다리가 marks 다리 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
다리에서 만날까요?
darieseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the bridge?
다리 appears in a complete sentence for bridge.
Mistakes English speakers make with 다리
Incorrect: 다리이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 다리가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing bridge, use the correct particle or copula after 다리; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 다리이에요.
Correct: 다리예요.
When practicing bridge, when identifying something as 다리, use 다리예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
다리 is a bridge in directions; the same word can mean a leg in body vocabulary. The combination 가까운 다리 (gakkaun dari) means nearby bridge.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 다리
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
다리에 가고 싶어요.
darie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the bridge.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
다리가 어디에 있어요?
dariga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the bridge?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bridge" in Korean
What does 다리 mean in Korean?
Bridge in Korean is 다리 (dari). 다리 is a bridge in directions; the same word can mean a leg in body vocabulary.
How do I use 가까운 다리?
가까운 다리 (gakkaun dari) means nearby bridge. 다리 is a bridge in directions; the same word can mean a leg in body vocabulary.
Which object particle goes after 다리?
The object form is 다리를 because 다리 ends in a vowel.
How is 다리 pronounced?
다리 (dari) has 2 Hangul syllables. 다리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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