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크기

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Understanding '크기'

The Korean noun '크기' refers to the size or dimensions of an object. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing physical measurements, such as the size of clothes, bags, screens, or fruits.

Usage and Context

'크기' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often appears with verbs like '조절하다' (to adjust), '재다' (to measure), or descriptive verbs like '크다' (to be big) and '작다' (to be small).

Common Collocations

  • 크기가 크다/작다: to be big/small in size
  • 크기를 재다: to measure size
  • 크기를 조절하다: to adjust size
  • 크기에 따라: depending on the size

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '크기' with '크다', which is an adjective meaning 'big'. '크기' is a noun and refers to the concept or measurement of size itself. For example, you say '가방의 크기' (the size of the bag), not '가방이 크기'.

Using '크기' correctly helps you talk about dimensions clearly and precisely in various situations, from shopping to technical discussions.

Example Sentences

이 가방은 크기가 너무 커서 들고 다니기 불편해요.

I gabangeun keugi ga neomu keoseo deulgo danigi bulpyeonhaeyo.

This bag is too big in size, so it's inconvenient to carry around.

컴퓨터 화면의 크기를 조절할 수 있어요.

Keompyuteo hwamyeon ui keugireul jojolhal su isseoyo.

You can adjust the size of the computer screen.

사과의 크기가 다르면 가격도 달라집니다.

Sagwa ui keugiga dareumyeon gagyeokdo dallajimnida.

If the size of the apples is different, the price also changes.