Korean

자리

자리
Meaning: seat; place; position
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

There is a seat here.
그는 기력이 진하여 자리에 누웠다.
He lay down because his energy was exhausted.
그는 자리를 피했다.
He avoided the seat.
그는 자리에서 물러났다.
He stepped down from his position.
그는 나보다 한발 늦게 도착해서 자리를 잡지 못했다.
He arrived one step later than me and couldn't get a seat.
그는 배가 불러 거동이 불편한 임신부에게 자리를 양보했다.
He gave up his seat to a pregnant woman whose movement was difficult due to her big belly.
그는 선두 자리를 굳히기 위해 열심히 노력했다.
He worked hard to solidify his leading position.
식당에 들어가서 자리에 앉자마자 메뉴판을 확인했다.
As soon as I entered the restaurant and sat down, I checked the menu.
너무 긴장해서 몸이 그 자리에 얼어붙었다.
I was so nervous that my body froze on the spot.
너무 지쳐서 그 자리에 주저앉았다.
I was so tired that I just collapsed there.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical place to sit, a general location, or a position/status.

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