Korean

Meaning: between, among
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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間

Example sentences

Love is important between parents and children.
가족 간의 화가 무엇보다 중요하다.
Harmony among family members is more important than anything.
1986년에 입사하여 동 회사에서 3년간 근무했다.
He joined the company in 1986 and worked for the same company for 3 years.
두 회사 간의 거래가 성공적으로 마무리되었다.
The transaction between the two companies was successfully concluded.
이번 회담에서 양국 간의 협력이 강화될 것입니다.
Cooperation between the two countries will be strengthened at this meeting.
가족 간의 화합이 무엇보다 중요하다.
Harmony between family members is more important than anything.
부원들 간의 친목 도모를 위해 회식을 가졌다.
We had a dinner to promote friendship among members.
수십 년간 이어진 내전으로 인해 수많은 난민이 발생했다.
Countless refugees were created due to the civil war that lasted for decades.
두 후보 간의 토론이 매우 열띠었다.
The debate between the two candidates was very heated.
그는 2년간의 군 복무를 마치고 제대했다.
He finished his two years of military service and was discharged.

Usage Notes

As a dependent noun, it denotes the relationship or space between two or more things or people.

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