TOPIK · Level 114
15 words
Korean word
가리키다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkarikida
Meaning
- verbpoint to
Example
아이가 가리키는 곳으로 가자.a i ga ka ri ki neun ko seu ro ka ja
Let's go where the child is pointing.
More examples
그는 손가락으로 가리켰다.keu neun son ga ra geu ro ka ri kyeot tta
He pointed with his finger.
Core concept
A word, gesture, or movement directs attention toward a particular thing or meaning.
Common phrases
손가락으로 가리키다son ga ra geu ro ka ri ki da
point with one's finger
방향을 가리키다pang hyang eul ka ri ki da
point in a direction
Similar words
표시하다pyosihada: Show information visibly through signs, letters, numbers, or symbols.
지시하다chisihada: Give clear directions about an action or method that someone is expected to follow.
지적하다chijeokada: Call attention to a fault or problem by stating it clearly.
Definition in Korean
말이나 행동으로 특정한 대상이나 뜻을 지목하거나 가리켜 보여 주는 동사.ma ri na haeng dong eu ro teuk jjeong han tae sang i na tteu seul chi mo ka geo na ka ri kyeo po yeo chu neun tong sa
Word origin
This is a native Korean verb with a long-standing basic meaning of directing attention toward something.
Usage tips
- Context tells whether the indicated thing is a place, an object, or an idea, so the verb is useful beyond visible pointing.
Other meanings
- showverb