English–Korean

“shortcut” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchireumgil

Example

저쪽에 지름길이 있어요.cheo jjo ge chi reum gi ri i sseo yo

There's a shortcut over there.

Illustration for 지름길 (shortcut)

How to say “shortcut” in Korean

“Shortcut” in Korean is 지름길 (chireumgil).

A shorter route or simpler method that reaches a goal with less time or effort.

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

Example sentences with 지름길

친구가 지름길을 알려줘서 빨리 도착했어요.chin gu ga chi reum gi reul al lyeo jwo seo ppal li to cha kae sseo yo

My friend told me about a shortcut, so I arrived quickly.

Tips for using 지름길

  • It can describe an efficient method, so it does not automatically suggest careless work or cheating.

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