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건너

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Meaning and Usage

The word '건너' refers to the other side or the opposite side of a place, such as across a river, street, or any boundary. It is often used to indicate a location that is separated by some physical barrier.

Common Collocations

  • '건너편' (the opposite side): Used to specify the exact opposite side, often of a street or river.
  • '길 건너' (across the street): Common phrase to indicate the other side of a road.
  • '강 건너' (across the river): Used when referring to the other side of a river.

Usage Notes

'건너' is a noun that can be combined with particles like '에' or '에서' to indicate location. It is frequently used in everyday conversation to describe directions or locations relative to the speaker.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '건너' with '건너다' (the verb meaning 'to cross'). Remember, '건너' is a noun meaning 'the other side,' while '건너다' is the action of crossing. For example, '길 건너' means 'the other side of the street,' but '길을 건너다' means 'to cross the street.'

Example Sentences

강 건너에 작은 마을이 있어요.

Gang geonneoe jageun maeuri isseoyo.

There is a small village across the river.

길 건너편에서 버스를 타세요.

Gil geonneopyeoneseo beoseureul taseyo.

Take the bus on the other side of the street.

건너편 집에 누가 살고 있나요?

Geonneopyeon jibe nuga salgo innayo?

Who lives in the house across the street?