English–Korean

“space” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangyeok

Example

버스 정류장에서는 사람들 사이에 간격을 유지해 주세요.peo seu cheong nyu jang e seo neun sa ram deul sa i e kan gyeo geul yu ji hae chu se yo

Please leave space between people at the bus stop.

Illustration for 간격 (space)

How to say “space” in Korean

“Space” in Korean is 간격 (kangyeok).

The amount of room that separates one thing from another, whether the separation is physical or figurative.

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

Example sentences with 간격

열차 출입구 앞에는 간격을 두고 줄을 서세요.yeol cha chu rip kku a pe neun kan gyeo geul tu go chu reul seo se yo

Please line up in front of the train doors, leaving space between people.

Tips for using 간격

  • This word is useful in public notices and safety instructions because it naturally describes the room people or objects need to keep between them.

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