갈림길
Meaning: fork in the road; crossroads
What does 갈림길 mean?
갈림길 [galrimgil] is a noun meaning "fork in the road; crossroads". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 갈림길 [galrimgil] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
직역과 의역 사이에서 번역가는 끊임없이 선택의 갈림길에 서게 됩니다.
Between literal and liberal translation, translators constantly find themselves at crossroads of choice.
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How to Use 갈림길 in Conversation
As a noun, 갈림길 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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