길
gil
road
이 길은 공원에 이어집니다.
This road leads to the park.
general
A path or road for vehicles or pedestrians
길이 매우 바빴다.
The road was very busy.
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.
Often used in proverbs and idiomatic expressions.
Related Phrases
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