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건너편

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Meaning and Usage

"건너편" refers to the opposite side or the other side across from a point of reference, often used in everyday conversation to indicate locations across streets, rivers, or spaces.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used when giving directions or describing where something or someone is located relative to the speaker or listener.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 건너편 가게: the store on the opposite side
  • 건너편 집: the house across the street
  • 건너편에 있다: to be located on the opposite side

Register and Politeness

"건너편" is neutral and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Learner Tips

Avoid confusing "건너편" with "옆집" (next door) or "바로 앞" (right in front). "건너편" always implies a crossing or separation, such as a street or river, between the two sides.

Example Sentences

건너편 가게에서 맛있는 빵을 팔아요.

Geonneopyeon gageeseo masinneun bbangeul parayo.

The bakery on the opposite side sells delicious bread.

우리는 건너편 집에 사는 친구와 자주 만나요.

Urineun geonneopyeon jibe saneun chinguwa jaju mannayo.

We often meet with the friend who lives in the house across the street.

건너편에 있는 버스 정류장에서 버스를 타세요.

Geonneopyeone inneun beoseu jeongryujangeseo beoseureul taseyo.

Please take the bus at the bus stop on the opposite side.