Korean

거리

거리
Meaning: street; road; distance; topic or material
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

On a weekend evening, there were many people on the busy street.
정부는 수도권의 거리 두기 조치를 해제하기로 했다.
The government decided to lift social distancing measures in the metropolitan area.
그는 아무런 지향 없이 거리를 걸었다.
He walked the streets without any clear direction.
해가 저물기 시작하자 거리는 어두워졌다.
As the sun began to set, the streets became dark.
가로수가 많아서 거리가 시원하다.
There are many street trees, so the street is cool.
주말에는 시내 거리가 사람들로 북적입니다.
On weekends, the city streets are bustling with people.
백성들은 승전보를 변하하며 거리로 쏟아져 나왔다.
The people poured into the streets, joyfully celebrating the news of victory.
서울의 번화한 거리를 걸었다.
I walked through the bustling streets of Seoul.
그녀는 창문에서 거리를 내려보았다.
She looked down at the street from the window.
수십 명의 풍물패가 거리로 몰려나와 떠들썩하게 공연을 하고 있다.
Dozens of members of a pungmul troupe are crowding into the street and performing loudly.

Usage Notes

In this sentence it means a street where people and cars pass. It can also mean distance, or a topic or material for an activity, as in 이야깃거리.

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