Korean word

산길

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangil

Meaning

  • nounmountain path

Example

어제 산길을 걸었어요.eo je san gi reul keo reo sseo yo

I walked along the mountain path yesterday.

Illustration for 산길 (mountain path)

More examples

주말에 산길을 오르는 걸 좋아해요.chu ma re san gi reul o reu neun keol cho a hae yo

I enjoy going up mountain trails on weekends.

Core concept

A narrow natural route through the trees and slopes of a mountain.

Common phrases

  • 산길을 걷다san gi reul keot tta

    walk on the mountain trail

  • 산길을 오르다san gi reul o reu da

    go up the mountain trail

  • 산길로 가다san gil lo ka da

    go by the mountain trail

Similar words

등산로teungsallo: A maintained mountain trail marked to guide hikers along a route.
오솔길osolgil: A small, narrow path that blends into its natural surroundings.
산로sallo: A general route used for travel through a mountainous area.
산책로sanchaengno: A level, prepared path intended for walking.

Definition in Korean

산의 숲길이나 오솔길처럼 좁고 포장되지 않은 길을 가리키며, 등산뿐 아니라 가벼운 산책에도 쓰이는 말.sa nui sup kki ri na o sol gil cheo reom chop kko po jang doe ji a neun ki reul ka ri ki myeo teung san ppun a ni ra ka byeo un san chae ge do sseu i neun mal

Word origin

The word is a straightforward compound of the Korean terms for mountain and path, rather than a borrowed expression.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for describing both a short scenic walk and a longer hike, so it does not automatically imply a strenuous climb.

Opposites

  • 포장도로pojangdoropaved roadnoun
  • 아스팔트 도로aseupalteu toroasphalt roadnoun

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