Korean word

목적지

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokjjeokjji

Meaning

  • noundestination

Example

우리는 목적지에 도착했다.u ri neun mok jjeok jji e to cha kaet tta

We arrived at our destination.

Illustration for 목적지 (destination)

More examples

스마트폰으로 목적지를 검색했어요.seu ma teu po neu ro mok jjeok jji reul keom sae kae sseo yo

I searched for the destination on my smartphone.

Core concept

The place selected as the endpoint of a trip or other movement.

Common phrases

  • 목적지를 찾다mok jjeok jji reul chat tta

    find a destination

  • 목적지를 정하다mok jjeok jji reul cheong ha da

    choose a destination

  • 목적지까지 가는 길mok jjeok jji kka ji ka neun kil

    route to the destination

Similar words

도착지tochakjji: The place where a journey or shipment finishes.
행선지haengseonji: The place a person or vehicle is traveling toward on a route.

Definition in Korean

어떤 활동이나 이동의 도착 지점이나 목표로 정한 장소.eo tteon hwal dong i na i dong ui to chak chi jeo mi na mok pyo ro cheong han chang so

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for purpose and place, so its original image is a place chosen as the aim of an action.

Usage tips

  • In travel Korean, it often appears with verbs for choosing or changing, so recognizing it helps follow itinerary changes and navigation talk.

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