Meaning and Usage
"여섯째" is a native Korean ordinal number meaning "sixth." It is used to indicate the position of something in a sequence, such as birth order, days, or lines in text.
Common Contexts
You will often see "여섯째" used when talking about family (e.g., the sixth child), dates (e.g., the sixth day of an event), or ordered lists (e.g., the sixth item or line).
Collocations and Patterns
- 여섯째 아이 (the sixth child): used in family or birth order contexts.
- 여섯째 날 (the sixth day): used when counting days in a sequence.
- 여섯째 줄 (the sixth line): used when referring to lines in text or lists.
Register and Politeness
"여섯째" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a straightforward ordinal number without honorifics.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "여섯째" with the cardinal number "여섯" (six). Remember that "여섯째" specifically marks the position (sixth), while "여섯" just means the quantity six.