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"Straight ahead" in Korean: 똑바로
똑바로ttokbaro
Straight ahead in Korean is 똑바로 (ttokbaro). 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
Straight ahead: starting the exchange
이 길로 똑바로 가세요.i gillo ttokbaro gaseyo.
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How to pronounce 똑바로
Say it
ttokbaro
/t͈ok̚p͈aɾo/
똑바로 is read ttokbaro. In 똑바로 가세요, read the full phrase as ttokbaro gaseyo.
"Straight ahead" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 똑바로ttokbaro | Straight ahead The inventory form for straight ahead. | The inventory form for straight ahead. |
| 똑바로 가세요ttokbaro gaseyo | go straight ahead 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight. | 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight. |
How to use 똑바로 in real life
- 1Straight ahead: starting the exchange
이 길로 똑바로 가세요.
i gillo ttokbaro gaseyo.
Go straight along this road.
똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
- 2Straight ahead: adding useful context
똑바로 걸어가세요.
ttokbaro georeogaseyo.
Walk straight ahead.
This sentence places 똑바로 in a complete exchange.
- 3Straight ahead: a different conversation
똑바로 가면 역이 있어요.
ttokbaro gamyeon yeogi isseoyo.
If you go straight ahead, there is a station.
This sentence places 똑바로 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 똑바로
Incorrect: 이 길로 똑바로 가으세요.
Correct: 이 길로 똑바로 가세요.
When practicing straight ahead, the vowel-final 가 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 이 길로 똑바로 가세요.
Incorrect: 똑바로 걸어가으세요.
Correct: 똑바로 걸어가세요.
When practicing straight ahead, the vowel-final 가 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 똑바로 걸어가세요.
Good to know
똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 똑바로
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 길로 똑바로 가세요.
i gillo ttokbaro gaseyo.
Go straight along this road.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
똑바로 걸어가세요.
ttokbaro georeogaseyo.
Walk straight ahead.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Straight ahead" in Korean
What does 똑바로 mean?
Straight ahead in Korean is 똑바로 (ttokbaro). 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
When should I say 똑바로 가세요?
똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
How does 똑바로 가세요 differ from the basic expression?
똑바로 가세요 means “go straight ahead”. 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
Can I use 똑바로 in a full sentence?
이 길로 똑바로 가세요. means “Go straight along this road.” 똑바로 means straight or correctly; 쭉 가세요 is another useful direction to continue straight.
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