Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Long" in Korean: 길다
길다gilda
Long in Korean is 길다 (gilda). 길다 describes length or duration; 긴 is used before a noun rather than 길은.
Long: an everyday statement
이 길은 길어요.i gireun gireoyo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 길다
Say it
gilda
/kilta/
Read 길다 as gilda. The spoken form 길어요 is gireoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Long" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 길다gilda | Long Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 길어요gireoyo | Long (polite present) Use 길어요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 길어요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 길었어요gireosseoyo | Long (polite past) Use 길었어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 길었어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 길다 in real life
- 1Long: an everyday statement
이 길은 길어요.
i gireun gireoyo.
This road is long.
길어요 is the present form of 길다.
- 2Long: a different situation
어제 회의가 길었어요.
eoje hoeuiga gireosseoyo.
The meeting was long yesterday.
길었어요 is the past form of 길다.
- 3Long: a question or request
머리카락이 길어요?
meorikaragi gireoyo?
Is the hair long?
길어요 is the present form of 길다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 길다
Incorrect: 길다.
Correct: 길어요.
When practicing long, 길다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 길어요.
Incorrect: 어제 길어요.
Correct: 어제 길었어요.
When practicing long, for a completed event yesterday, use 길었어요; the present form 길어요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
길다 describes length or duration; 긴 is used before a noun rather than 길은. 길어요 is the polite conversational form of 길다; 길었어요 gives a past-tense form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 길다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 길은 길어요.
i gireun gireoyo.
This road is long.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 회의가 길었어요.
eoje hoeuiga gireosseoyo.
The meeting was long yesterday.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Long" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in Korean
How do I use 길다 in polite speech?
길어요 is the polite conversational form of 길다; 길었어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 길다 in a past-tense sentence?
길었어요 is the polite past form. 길다 describes length or duration; 긴 is used before a noun rather than 길은.
What does 길어요 mean here?
길어요 is used for long. For example, 이 길은 길어요. means “This road is long.”
What should I remember about 길다?
길다 describes length or duration; 긴 is used before a noun rather than 길은.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
