Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"Street" in Korean: 거리
거리geori
Street in Korean is 거리 (geori). 거리 is a street here; it can also mean distance or items for an activity in other uses.
Choosing a destination
거리에 가고 싶어요.georie gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 거리
Say it
geori
/kʌɾi/
거리 (geori) has 2 Hangul syllables. 거리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Street" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 거리geori | Street Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 거리gakkaun geori | nearby street A useful combination with 거리. | A useful combination with 거리. |
| 거리를georireul | Street (as an object) Use 를 when 거리 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 거리 is the object of an action. |
How to use 거리 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
거리에 가고 싶어요.
georie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the street.
거리 appears in a complete sentence for street.
- 2Asking directions
거리가 어디에 있어요?
georiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the street?
거리가 marks 거리 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
거리에서 만날까요?
georieseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the street?
거리 appears in a complete sentence for street.
Mistakes English speakers make with 거리
Incorrect: 거리이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 거리가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing street, use the correct particle or copula after 거리; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 거리이에요.
Correct: 거리예요.
When practicing street, when identifying something as 거리, use 거리예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
거리 is a street here; it can also mean distance or items for an activity in other uses. The combination 가까운 거리 (gakkaun geori) means nearby street.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 거리
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
거리에 가고 싶어요.
georie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the street.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
거리가 어디에 있어요?
georiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the street?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Street" in Korean
What does 거리 mean in Korean?
Street in Korean is 거리 (geori). 거리 is a street here; it can also mean distance or items for an activity in other uses.
How do I use 가까운 거리?
가까운 거리 (gakkaun geori) means nearby street. 거리 is a street here; it can also mean distance or items for an activity in other uses.
Which object particle goes after 거리?
The object form is 거리를 because 거리 ends in a vowel.
How is 거리 pronounced?
거리 (geori) has 2 Hangul syllables. 거리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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