TOPIK · Level 276
15 words
Korean word
이내
Pronunciation
Romanizationinae
Meaning
- nounwithin
Example
배송은 주문 후 3일 이내에 도착합니다.pae song eun chu mun hu 3 il i nae e to cha kam ni da
The delivery will arrive within three days of the order.
More examples
문의하시면 24시간 이내에 답변드리겠습니다.mu nui ha si myeon 24 si gan i nae e tap ppyeon deu ri get sseum ni da
If you contact us, we will reply within 24 hours.
Core concept
A time or distance stays inside a stated limit, including the limit itself.
Common phrases
24시간 이내24 si gan i nae
within 24 hours
3일 이내3 il i nae
within 3 days
영업일 이내yeong eo bil i nae
within business days
Similar words
안an: The state of being inside a defined space or time span.
Definition in Korean
어떤 기준이나 범위를 넘지 않고 그 안에 들거나 포함되는 상태를 나타내는 말로, 주로 기간이나 거리와 함께 '~이내(에)' 형태로 쓰인다.eo tteon ki ju ni na peo mwi reul neom jji an ko keu a ne teul geo na po ham doe neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun mal lo chu ro ki ga ni na keo ri wa ham kke ~ i nae e hyeong tae ro sseu in da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean word comes from a Chinese-derived compound meaning inside a set boundary.
Usage tips
- In schedules and notices, it often follows a number to set a deadline, and the stated number is included.