English–Korean

“come across” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonneooda

Example

저쪽에서 건너왔어요.cheo jjo ge seo keon neo wa sseo yo

I came over from the other side.

Illustration for 건너오다 (come across)

How to say “come across” in Korean

“Come across” in Korean is 건너오다 (keonneooda).

Movement from the far side across a road, bridge, or similar boundary toward this side.

Full entry for 건너오다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 건너오다

아이들이 횡단보도를 건너오고 있어요.a i deu ri hoeng dan bo do reul keon neo o go i sseo yo

The children are coming toward us across the crosswalk.

Tips for using 건너오다

  • Korean motion verbs often encode viewpoint, so this word highlights arrival on the speaker's side rather than crossing alone.

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