Korean

Meaning: from, at, in (particle)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

It takes 5 hours by train from Seoul to Busan.
저의 고향은 여기서 오 리쯤 떨어져 있습니다.
My hometown is about five ri away from here.
야, 너 여기서 뭐 해?
Hey, what are you doing here?
그는 내 뒤에 서 있었다.
He was standing behind me.
여기서 사진을 찍어도 돼요?
Is it okay to take a picture here?
어젯밤에 술에 너무 취해서 아무것도 기억이 안 나.
I got so drunk last night, I don't remember anything.
이번 프로젝트를 완수하기 위해서는 더 많은 전문 인력이 필요하다.
More professional manpower is needed to complete this project.
나는 책을 펴서 읽기 시작하았다.
I opened the book and started reading.
여기서 학교까지는 불과 10분 거리예요.
It's only a 10-minute distance from here to school.
그는 워낙 힘이 세서 혼자서도 그 무거운 것을 들 수 있었다.
He was so strong that he could lift that heavy thing by himself.

Usage Notes

A shorter form of 에서, used to indicate a starting point or location.

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