길
gilnoun★Beginner
general
A path or road for vehicles or pedestrians
길이 매우 바빴다.
The road was very busy.
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Can refer to both physical roads and metaphorical paths in life.
figurative
A way or method to achieve something
성공의 길은 노력뿐이다.
The way to success is through effort alone.
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Often used in proverbs and idiomatic expressions.
Collocations
길 찾다to find one's way길 잃다to lose one's way길 가다to go on a road
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
길 잃다phrase
to lose one's way
길 가다phrase
to go on a road
💡Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative
Remember that '길' can mean both a physical road and a metaphorical path in life.
⚡Gold Rule
Common Usage
'길' is a very common word in Korean, so it's essential to learn early.
📖Word Origin
From Middle Korean '길' (kil), meaning 'road' or 'path'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally for physical roads and figuratively for life paths or methods.
Word Breakdown
길
road or path
root한영사전