韓国語辞典
「Take a Shortcut」は韓国語で何と言う
“Take a Shortcut” in Korean is 지름길 (pronounced "Jireumgil").
지름길
Jireumgil
使い方と背景
Taking a shortcut means finding a faster or easier way to achieve something. In Korean culture, this has both literal meaning regarding actual paths and metaphorical meaning in life.
例文
지름길을 이용하면 시간을 절약할 수 있어요.
Taking a shortcut can save time.
How to use 지름길 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Take a Shortcut” is 지름길, romanized as Jireumgil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 지름길.
Editorial note
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