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meolda[멀다]Beginner · TOPIK I

distant; far-off

Adjective

  1. 1

    distant; far-off

    The distance between two places being long.

    Korean definition: 두 곳 사이의 떨어진 거리가 길다.

    • The two were playing, standing far apart and tossing a ball back and forth.

    • My house is very far from my office, so whenever there's traffic I end up late.

  2. 2

    distant

    Far-off in terms of time.

    Korean definition: 시간적인 사이가 길다.

    • We parted, promising to meet again someday in the distant future as better versions of ourselves.

    • This museum shows well how our ancestors lived in the distant past.

  3. 3

    far from something

    Having a long way to go for a certain level.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 수준에 많이 떨어져 있다.

    • We're still far from being able to compete with college players.

    • With my current skills I'm still far from making good work, but I'm doing my best.

  4. 4

    long time until something occurs

    A lot of time being left from now on; a long time being needed.

    Korean definition: 지금으로부터 시간이 많이 남아 있다. 오랜 시간이 필요하다.

    • It's three in the morning now, so there's still a long time until daybreak.

    • Is it still a long time until the show starts?

      Yes. You'll have to wait about an hour.