B1 noun Neutral

간격

[kanɡjʌk]

The space between two objects or points, or the period of time between two events.

Examples

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1

앞 차와 안전 간격을 유지하세요.

Maintain a safe distance from the car in front.

2

일정한 시간 간격으로 데이터를 수집했습니다.

Data was collected at regular time intervals.

3

줄을 설 때는 간격을 좀 띄워 줘.

Leave some space when you stand in line.

Word Family

Noun
간격
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Memory Tip

Gan-gyeok: 'Gan' (Between) + 'Gyeok' (Space). The space in between.

Quick Quiz

나무를 심을 때는 적당한 ( )을 두어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 간격

Examples

1

앞 차와 안전 간격을 유지하세요.

everyday

Maintain a safe distance from the car in front.

2

일정한 시간 간격으로 데이터를 수집했습니다.

formal

Data was collected at regular time intervals.

3

줄을 설 때는 간격을 좀 띄워 줘.

informal

Leave some space when you stand in line.

4

세포 간격이 좁아지는 현상을 관찰했다.

academic

Observed the phenomenon of narrowing cell gaps.

5

버스 배차 간격을 단축할 예정입니다.

business

We plan to shorten the bus dispatch intervals.

Word Family

Noun
간격

Common Collocations

시간 간격 time interval
일정한 간격 regular interval
간격을 두다 to leave a gap
배차 간격 dispatch interval
안전 간격 safety distance

Common Phrases

넓은 간격

wide gap

좁은 간격

narrow gap

간격 조정

spacing adjustment

Often Confused With

간격 vs 거리

거리 is the total distance between two points, while 간격 emphasizes the gap or interval between repeated things.

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Usage Notes

Used for both spatial distance and temporal intervals.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '간격' to describe the distance to a far destination (use '거리').

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Memory Tip

Gan-gyeok: 'Gan' (Between) + 'Gyeok' (Space). The space in between.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 間隔 (間 between + 隔 separate).

Grammar Patterns

~ 간격으로 간격을 유지하다

Quick Quiz

나무를 심을 때는 적당한 ( )을 두어야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 간격

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