English–Korean

“straight line” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiksseon

Example

두 점을 잇는 가장 짧은 길은 직선이에요.tu cheo meul in neun ka jang jjal beun ki reun chik sseo ni e yo

The shortest path connecting two points is a straight line.

Illustration for 직선 (straight line)

How to say “straight line” in Korean

“Straight line” in Korean is 직선 (chiksseon).

One unbending line extending across a flat surface or through space.

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

Example sentences with 직선

지도를 보니까 이 길은 거의 직선이에요.chi do reul po ni kka i ki reun keo ui chik sseo ni e yo

Looking at the map, this road is almost a straight line.

Tips for using 직선

  • It is mainly a mathematics term, so recognizing it helps English-speaking learners understand Korean descriptions of points, shapes, and diagrams.

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