Korean Dictionary
How to say "Duration" in Korean
“Duration” in Korean is 기간 (pronounced "gigan").
기간
gigan
Usage & Context
The word for duration, the length of time something lasts. This is commonly used in describing events and time periods.
Example Sentence
영화의 기간이 2시간이에요.
The duration of the movie is 2 hours.
How to use 기간 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Duration” is 기간, romanized as gigan.
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 기간.
Pronunciation Guide
'기' (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. '간' (gan) sounds like 'gahn', similar to 'gone'. Put them together: 'gee-gahn'.
More Example Sentences
Asking about the length of an event.
이 행사의 기간은 얼마나 되나요?
What is the duration of this event?
Discussing a contract's expiry.
계약 기간이 곧 끝나요.
The contract duration is ending soon.
Planning activities for a break.
방학 기간 동안 여행을 갈 거예요.
I'm going to travel during the vacation period.
Cultural Context
'기간' is a very practical word used frequently in various contexts, from academic semesters (학기 기간), project timelines (프로젝트 기간), to rental agreements (임대 기간). Understanding the '기간' is crucial for planning and managing expectations in Korea, where schedules and deadlines are often clearly defined. It's a key term in any administrative or contractual discussion.
Editorial note
We review entries like 기간 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기간을 정하다
to set a duration
기간이 끝나다
the duration ends
짧은 기간
a short duration
Related Expressions
시간
sigan
time
기간 동안
gigan dong-an
during the period
기간 한정
gigan hanjeong
limited period
시점
sijeom
point in time
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