Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"There" in Korean: 거기
거기geogi
There in Korean is 거기 (geogi). 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
There: starting the exchange
거기에서 만나요.geogieseo mannayo.
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How to pronounce 거기
Say it
geogi
/kʌki/
거기 is read geogi. In 거기에 있어요, read the full phrase as geogie isseoyo.
"There" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 거기geogi | There The inventory form for there. | The inventory form for there. |
| 거기에 있어요geogie isseoyo | it is there 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers. | 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers. |
How to use 거기 in real life
- 1There: starting the exchange
거기에서 만나요.
geogieseo mannayo.
Let’s meet there.
거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
- 2There: adding useful context
거기에 두세요.
geogie duseyo.
Please put it there.
This sentence places 거기 in a complete exchange.
- 3There: a different conversation
거기까지 얼마나 걸려요?
geogikkaji eolmana geollyeoyo?
How long does it take to get there?
This sentence places 거기 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 거기
Incorrect: 거기에서 만나요이에요.
Correct: 거기에서 만나요.
When practicing there, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 거기에서 만나요.
Incorrect: 거기에서 만나요습니다.
Correct: 거기에서 만나요.
When practicing there, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 거기에서 만나요.
Good to know
거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 거기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
거기에서 만나요.
geogieseo mannayo.
Let’s meet there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
거기에 두세요.
geogie duseyo.
Please put it there.
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 "There" in Korean
What does 거기 mean?
There in Korean is 거기 (geogi). 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
When should I say 거기에 있어요?
거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
How does 거기에 있어요 differ from the basic expression?
거기에 있어요 means “it is there”. 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
Can I use 거기 in a full sentence?
거기에서 만나요. means “Let’s meet there.” 거기 points to a place related to the listener or already mentioned; 저기 points farther away from both speakers.
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