English–Korean
“in the distance” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmeolli
Example
산이 멀리 보여요.sa ni meol li po yeo yo
The mountain can be seen in the distance.
How to say “in the distance” in Korean
“In the distance” in Korean is 멀리 (meolli).
A far-off place or object lies beyond the speaker or another chosen point of reference.
Example sentences with 멀리
배가 멀리 떠나고 있어요.pae ga meol li tteo na go i sseo yo
The boat is sailing away into the distance.
Tips for using 멀리
- Because it commonly comes before the verb, noticing it in short sentences helps learners build Korean word order while describing scenery or directions.