는 길
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Description
Verb + 는 길 : This is used to say what you were doing while you were on the way to someplace or en route to someplace.
Notes
- 길 is usually attached with the verb 이다 to make a complete sentence (V + 는 길이다).
- 길 is usually attached with 에 if used in the middle of a sentence (V + 는 길에).
- The verb in this pattern must be related to coming or going, i.e. 가다, 오다, 내리다, 돌아오다, 돌아가다, 나가다 etc.
Sentence Examples
| Korean | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A: "지금 뭐 해?" B:"집에 가는 길이야." |
A: "What are you doing now?" B: "I'm on the way home." |
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| 나가는 길에 쓰레기 좀 버려줘. | Throw away the trash on your way out (for me). | |
| 집에 오는 길에 아이스크림 사 와. | On your way home buy some ice cream (and bring it here). | |
| 오는 길에 철수를 만났어요. | I met Cheol-su while coming (here). | |
| 가는 길에 전화 할게. | I'll call you on the way. | |
| 호주에 가는 길에 일본에도 들를 예정이에요. | ||
| 호주 갔다가 돌아오는 길에 선물 사올게요. | ||
| 철수가 우리 집에 놀러왔다가 돌아가는 길에 사고가 났어요. | ||
| A: "뭐해?" B: "친구만나러 나가는 길이야." |
A: "What are you doing?" B: "I'm on my way out to meet a friend." |
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| A: "안녕하세요? 어디 가요?" B: "네. 학교 가는 길이에요." |
A: "Hello? Where are you going?" B: "Hi I'm on my way to school." |
Pronunciation
- Special pronunciation rule?
See Also
- Related topic or grammar
