Korean

Meaning: the (X)th; for (X) days
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Example sentences

It's already been raining for three days.
나는 돈이 없어서 세 달째 월세를 못 내고 있다.
I haven't been able to pay the monthly rent for three months because I don't have money.
폭설로 인해 마을이 며칠째 고립 상태에 놓였습니다.
Due to heavy snow, the village has been in a state of isolation for several days.
그는 아버지로부터 가업을 물려받아 3대째 식당을 운영하고 있다.
He took over the family business from his father and has been running the restaurant for three generations.
감기 때문에 며칠째 집에서 빌빌대고 있다.
I've been loafing around at home for a few days because of a cold.
이번 앨범의 세 번째 트랙이 가장 마음에 든다.
I like the third track of this album the most.

Usage Notes

Used as a suffix after time or order-related words to indicate duration or sequence.

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