Korean word

사거리

Pronunciation

Romanizationsageori

Meaning

  • nounintersection

Example

그 사거리에는 신호등이 있어요.keu sa geo ri e neun sin ho deung i i sseo yo

There is a traffic light at that intersection.

Illustration for 사거리 (intersection)

More examples

버스 정류장은 사거리 건너편에 있어요.peo seu cheong nyu jang eun sa geo ri keon neo pyeo ne i sseo yo

The bus stop is across from the intersection.

Core concept

Four roads meet at one central point, forming a four-way junction.

Common phrases

  • 사거리 건너편sa geo ri keon neo pyeon

    across from the intersection

  • 사거리 모퉁이sa geo ri mo tung i

    corner of the intersection

Similar words

네거리negeori: A four-way street junction marked by a crosswalk or other clear sign.
교차로kyocharo: A road junction where several streets meet for cars and people walking.
삼거리samgeori: A three-way intersection that forms either a fork or a T shape.

Definition in Korean

네 갈래 길이 만나는 지점으로, 보통 네 방향으로 길이 이어지는 교차로.ne kal lae ki ri man na neun chi jeo meu ro po tong ne pang hyang eu ro ki ri i eo ji neun kyo cha ro

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean number element meaning four with a native Korean element meaning street or road.

Usage tips

  • In directions, this word often marks a useful meeting point near a traffic light or a familiar corner.

Opposites

  • 막다른길makttareungildead-end streetnoun

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