Korean word

길안내

Pronunciation

Romanizationkirannae

Meaning

  • noundirections

Example

서울역에서 길안내를 받았어요.seo ul lyeo ge seo ki ran nae reul pa da sseo yo

I got directions at Seoul Station.

Illustration for 길안내 (directions)

More examples

역 앞에서 외국인에게 길안내를 해줬어요.yeok a pe seo oe gu gi ne ge ki ran nae reul hae jwo sseo yo

I gave a foreigner directions in front of the station.

Core concept

A clear route that helps someone reach a destination.

Common phrases

  • 길안내를 받다ki ran nae reul pat tta

    get directions

  • 길안내를 해주다ki ran nae reul hae ju da

    give directions

  • 길안내를 요청하다ki ran nae reul yo cheong ha da

    ask for directions

Similar words

안내annae: Useful information that helps people use a place, service, or procedure.
길찾기kilchatkki: The process or service of finding a route to a chosen place.
방향panghyang: The side or way toward which someone or something is facing or moving.
지도chido: A visual plan showing the locations of places and roads.

Definition in Korean

어떤 장소로 가는 방법이나 방향을 알려 주는 설명eo tteon chang so ro ka neun pang beo bi na pang hyang eul al lyeo chu neun seol myeong

Word origin

The word is a transparent compound meaning road guidance, so its form directly reflects help with finding a route.

Usage tips

  • English usually uses directions in the plural for route help, while Korean treats this idea as one noun.

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