Korean word

멀다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeolda

Meaning

  • adjectivefar

Example

버스 정류장이 집에서 멀다.peo seu cheong nyu jang i chi be seo meol da

The bus stop is far from home.

Illustration for 멀다 (far)

More examples

그 산은 여기서 멀다.keu sa neun yeo gi seo meol da

That mountain is a long way from here.

Core concept

There is a noticeable stretch of space or time between something and the point used for comparison.

Common phrases

  • 역까지 멀다yeok kka ji meol da

    a long way to the station

  • 학교까지 멀다hak kkyo kka ji meol da

    a long way to the school

  • 공원에서 멀다kong wo ne seo meol da

    a long way from the park

Similar words

먼meon: Used before a noun to describe a place or thing that is far away.

Definition in Korean

사람·사물·시간 등이 기준에서 떨어져 있어 가까이 있지 않은 상태를 나타내는 형용사.sa ram sa mul si gan teung i ki ju ne seo tteo reo jeo i sseo ka kka i it jji a neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The deeper origin of this word is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • This word also describes a date or event that is still a long way ahead, so it is useful beyond talking about locations.

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