Korean word

가깝다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkakkaptta

Meaning

  • adjectivenear

Example

우리 집은 역이 가깝다.u ri chi beun yeo gi ka kkap tta

Our house is near the station.

Illustration for 가깝다 (near)

More examples

부모님과는 마음이 가깝다.pu mo nim gwa neun ma eu mi ka kkap tta

I am close to my parents.

Core concept

A small gap in space, time, or emotional connection.

Common phrases

  • 역에서 가깝다yeo ge seo ka kkap tta

    near the station

  • 부모님과 가깝다pu mo nim gwa ka kkap tta

    close to one's parents

Similar words

친하다chinhada: Describing a warm relationship in which people feel relaxed and open with each other.
친근하다chingeunhada: Having a familiar, welcoming manner that makes people feel comfortable coming closer.

Definition in Korean

어떤 장소나 대상과의 거리가 가깝거나, 일정이나 시간이 임박하거나, 사람 사이가 친밀한 상태를 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon chang so na tae sang gwa ui keo ri ga ka kkap kkeo na il jeong i na si ga ni im ba ka geo na sa ram sa i ga chin mil han sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The origin of this native Korean adjective is uncertain, so its uses for distance, time, and personal closeness are best learned as established meanings rather than as a proven historical development.

Usage tips

  • In a sentence about a place, it usually means nearby, while with a date or event it can mean that the time is coming soon.

Other meanings

  • closeadjective

Opposites

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