저기
jeogi[t͡ɕʌ̹ɡi]
In Korean, 'over there' can be expressed as 저기 (jeogi) or 저쪽.
Meaning: in that place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 저기 | jeogi | [t͡ɕʌ̹ɡi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 저쪽 | jeojjok | [t͡ɕʌ̹t͡ɕ͈o̞k̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
You may also use the polite form 저쪽에 to mean 'over there'. Additionally, the form 저기요 is a polite way to get someone's attention, functioning like 'Excuse me' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 저쪽 is composed of the demonstrative 저 (that) and the noun 쪽 (side/direction), literally meaning 'that side' or 'that direction'.
Which one should you use?
저기 refers to a specific point or location, whereas 저쪽 refers to a direction or a more general area.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 저기 can function as a noun meaning 'that place' or as an adverb meaning 'over there'.
How do you pronounce it?
jeogi
Did you know?
- The word 저 (jeo) in these phrases is part of a three-way demonstrative system in Korean that distinguishes between things near the speaker, near the listener, and far from both.
- When pointing to a location 'over there', Koreans may use their whole hand or a slight nod of the head rather than a single pointed finger, which can be seen as too aggressive.
- While 저기 can mean 'over there', it is also frequently used by Koreans as a verbal filler, similar to how English speakers use 'um' or 'uh' during a pause.
Examples in context
- 톰과 메리 둘 다 저쪽에 앉아 있어.Both Tom and Mary are sitting over there.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 저쪽.Tatoeba #13755224 by qlTmalffk, translation #6430612 by CK
- 저기 봐.Look over there.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of 저기.Tatoeba #6485249 by LeeSooHa, translation #2249560 by CK
- 거기에 있는 카페가 좋아요.The café over there is nice.
- 저쪽에 대기해 주세요.Please wait over there.
- 저기에 패션 가게가 열렸어!A fashion store opened over there!
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are looking for a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 카페가 어디예요?Minjun ssi, kape-ga eodi-yeyo?Minjun, where is the cafe?
- 민준 Min-jun저기 빨간 간판이 보여요.jeogi ppalgan ganpan-i boyeoyo.I see a red sign over there.
- 민지 Min-ji아, 저기 있네요!a, jeogi inneyo!Oh, it's over there!
- 민준 Min-jun네, 같이 가요.ne, gat-i gayo.Yes, let's go together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “over there” translations and entries 저기, 저쪽, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
