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"Far" in Korean: 멀다
멀다meolda
Far in Korean is 멀다 (meolda). 멀다 describes distance; 멀리 is the adverb far away.
Far: an everyday statement
공항이 멀어요.gonghangi meoreoyo.
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How to pronounce 멀다
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meolda
/mʌlta/
Read 멀다 as meolda. The spoken form 멀어요 is meoreoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Far" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 멀다meolda | Far Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 멀어요meoreoyo | Far (polite present) Use 멀어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 멀어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 멀었어요meoreosseoyo | Far (polite past) Use 멀었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 멀었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 멀다 in real life
- 1Far: an everyday statement
공항이 멀어요.
gonghangi meoreoyo.
The airport is far.
멀어요 is the present form of 멀다.
- 2Far: a different situation
예전에는 학교가 멀었어요.
yejeoneneun hakgyoga meoreosseoyo.
The school was far before.
멀었어요 is the past form of 멀다.
- 3Far: a question or request
집에서 멀어요?
jibeseo meoreoyo?
Is it far from home?
멀어요 is the present form of 멀다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 멀다
Incorrect: 멀다.
Correct: 멀어요.
When practicing far, 멀다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 멀어요.
Incorrect: 어제 멀어요.
Correct: 어제 멀었어요.
When practicing far, for a completed event yesterday, use 멀었어요; the present form 멀어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
멀다 describes distance; 멀리 is the adverb far away. 멀어요 is the polite conversational form of 멀다; 멀었어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 멀다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
공항이 멀어요.
gonghangi meoreoyo.
The airport is far.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
예전에는 학교가 멀었어요.
yejeoneneun hakgyoga meoreosseoyo.
The school was far before.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Far" in Korean
How do I use 멀다 in polite speech?
멀어요 is the polite conversational form of 멀다; 멀었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 멀다 in a past-tense sentence?
멀었어요 is the polite past form. 멀다 describes distance; 멀리 is the adverb far away.
What does 멀어요 mean here?
멀어요 is used for far. For example, 공항이 멀어요. means “The airport is far.”
What should I remember about 멀다?
멀다 describes distance; 멀리 is the adverb far away.
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