Korean

가깝다

가깝다
Meaning: to be close; to be near
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

우리 집은 학교에서 가깝다.
My house is close to school.
인천은 서울과 가까운 항구 도시입니다.
Incheon is a port city close to Seoul.
오랜만에 가까운 지인들을 만나서 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.
I had a great time meeting close acquaintances after a long time.
올해 경제 성장률은 거의 제로에 가깝습니다.
This year's economic growth rate is close to zero.
독감 예방 접종을 받으려고 가까운 보건소에 갔어요.
I went to a nearby public health center to get a flu vaccination.

Usage Notes

Describes physical proximity or a close relationship.

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