까지 (kka-ji, kkaji)
까지 indicates limits of time, place, or extent. Learn practical ways to use 까지 naturally in Korean.
When and how native speakers actually use it.
Indicates the end or limit of time, place, or extent.
When to use
time limit, place destination, range limit
The nuance
1. End of time: Expresses from a starting point up to a specific time. 2. End of place: Indicates from a starting point up to a certain place. 3. End of extent: Shows limits of quantity, degree, or scope. Usually attaches to nouns. Examples: 학교까지 (to school), 5시까지 (until 5 o'clock), 여기까지 (up to here)
학교까지 걸어서 30분 걸려요.
hak-gyo-kka-ji geol-eo-seo 30bun geol-ryeo-yo., hak gyo kka ji geol eo seo 30bun geol ryeo yo.
'학교까지' correctly indicates the limit of place.
나는 5시까지 일을 끝낼 거예요.
na-neun 5si-kka-ji il-eul kkeut-nael geo-ye-yo., na neun 5si kka ji il eul kkeut nael geo ye yo.
'5시까지' properly shows the time limit.
여기까지 오세요.
yeo-gi-kka-ji o-se-yo., yeo gi kka ji o se yo.
'여기까지' naturally indicates a place limit.
책을 다 읽을 때까지 기다릴게요.
chaek-eul da ik-eul ttae-kka-ji gi-da-ril-ge-yo., chaek eul da ik eul ttae kka ji gi da ril ge yo.
'읽을 때까지' correctly expresses 'until the action is completed'.
나는 5시부터 7시까지 공부했어요.
na-neun 5si-bu-teo 7si-kka-ji gong-bu-haess-eo-yo., na neun 5si bu teo 7si kka ji gong bu haess eo yo.
'7시까지' correctly shows the end time.
이 문제는 내일까지 해야 해요.
i mun-je-neun nae-il-kka-ji hae-ya hae-yo., i mun je neun nae il kka ji hae ya hae yo.
'내일까지' properly indicates a time limit.
나는 서울까지 갔어요.
na-neun seo-ul-kka-ji gass-eo-yo., na neun seo ul kka ji gass eo yo.
'서울까지' correctly indicates the limit of place.
나는 학교까지 버스를 탔어요.
na-neun hak-gyo-kka-ji beo-seu-reul tass-eo-yo., na neun hak gyo kka ji beo seu reul tass eo yo.
'학교까지' properly shows the destination.
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