Level 2

길이

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Understanding '길이'

'길이' primarily means 'length' or 'extent' and is used to describe the measurement of something from end to end. It is a common noun used in everyday contexts such as measuring objects, distances, or even abstract extents.

Common Usage

You will often see '길이' used with measurement tools or units, for example, '길이를 재다' (to measure length) or '길이가 길다/짧다' (length is long/short). It can refer to physical dimensions like the length of a table or the duration of a movie.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 길이를 재다: to measure length
  • 길이가 길다/짧다: length is long/short
  • 길이 조절: length adjustment

These collocations are useful in daily conversations about sizes, tailoring, or describing objects.

Register and Politeness

'길이' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '길이' with '거리' (distance). Remember, '길이' refers to the length or size of an object, while '거리' refers to the distance between two points.

Example Sentences

이 다리의 길이는 100미터입니다.

I dariui gilineun baeg miteoimnida.

The length of this bridge is 100 meters.

길이를 재기 위해 자를 사용하세요.

Girieul jaegi wihae jareul sayonghaseyo.

Use a ruler to measure the length.

이 옷은 길이가 너무 길어서 수선해야 해요.

I oseun giri ga neomu gireoseo susunhaeya haeyo.

This clothes' length is too long, so it needs alteration.