Meaning and Usage
The suffix '열째' is used to indicate the ordinal number 'tenth' in a sequence. It is commonly attached to nouns to specify position or order, such as '열째 아들' (tenth son) or '열째 날' (tenth day).
Common Collocations
- 열째 아들: the tenth son in a family
- 열째 날: the tenth day
- 열째 줄: the tenth line
These collocations are often used in everyday conversation and writing to specify order clearly.
Register and Politeness
'열째' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean without any special politeness level.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '열째' with '열 번째'. Both mean 'tenth', but '번째' is more commonly used in modern Korean for ordinal numbers. '열째' is slightly more literary or formal but still perfectly acceptable.
Summary
Use '열째' to indicate the tenth position in a sequence. It is a useful ordinal suffix that helps specify order clearly in various contexts.