Korean word

기간

Pronunciation

Romanizationkigan

Meaning

  • nounperiod

Example

할인 기간은 다음 달까지예요.ha rin ki ga neun ta eum tal kka ji ye yo

The discount period lasts until next month.

Illustration for 기간 (period)

More examples

행사 기간 동안 무료예요.haeng sa ki gan tong an mu ryo ye yo

It is free during the event period.

Core concept

Time viewed as one bounded span from beginning to end.

Common phrases

  • 신청 기간sin cheong ki gan

    application period

  • 체류 기간che ryu ki gan

    period of stay

  • 기간 한정ki gan han jeong

    limited time

Similar words

기한kihan: The final time or date allowed for finishing something.
동안tongan: A period during which an action or condition continues.
시기sigi: An approximate time or period connected with an event.
유효기간yuhyogigan: The valid-use period of a ticket, coupon, right, or document.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 시작해서 끝날 때까지 이어지는 시간의 길이eo tteon i ri si ja kae seo kkeun nal ttae kka ji i eo ji neun si ga nui ki ri

Word origin

기간 (gigan, "period") comes from the Sino-Korean components 기 (gi, "period") and 간 (gan, "interval"), which together describe a defined time span.

Usage tips

  • It often appears with numbers or dates in schedules and notices, helping learners identify the length of a stated time span.

Opposites

  • 영구yeonggupermanencenoun

Related words

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