English–Korean

“gap” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteum

Example

문에 틈이 있어요.mu ne teu mi i sseo yo

There is a gap in the door.

Illustration for 틈 (gap)

How to say “gap” in Korean

“Gap” in Korean is 틈 (teum).

An open space or break between things, or a brief opening in time or opportunity.

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

Example sentences with 틈

일과 사이에 틈이 나면 책을 읽어요.il gwa sa i e teu mi na myeon chae geul il geo yo

When I have a break between tasks, I read a book.

Tips for using 틈

  • English often separates gap, free time, and opportunity, but 틈 (teum, "a gap or opening") can connect all three ideas through the image of space that becomes available.

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