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까지Korean particle · TOPIK 4

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TOPIK 4 4급Particles 조사even, up to the last 마저3 senses

One particle with 3 distinct uses in the dictionary. Each is below with its own usage rule and examples.

A postpositional particle referring to the end of a certain range.

어떤 범위의 끝임을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

명사나 부사어 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

내일까지 글쓰기 숙제를 제출하세요.

Please submit your writing assignment by tomorrow.

나는 오늘 일본어로 일부터 십까지 세는 법을 배웠다.

Today I learned how to count from one to ten in Japanese.

서울에서 부산까지 차로 가면 다섯 시간 정도가 걸린다.

If you drive from Seoul to Busan, it takes about five hours.

대화In conversation

어제부터 비가 너무 많이 와. 언제쯤 비가 그칠까?

It's been raining so much since yesterday. When do you think it will stop?

내일 오전까지 계속 온다던데.

They say it will keep raining until tomorrow morning.

A postpositional particle referring to an addition to the present state or degree.

현재의 상태나 정도에서 그 위에 더함을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

명사나 부사어 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

최근 노트북 컴퓨터는 가볍고 얇아진 데다 성능까지 좋아졌다.

Recently, laptop computers have become lighter and thinner, and their performance has improved as well.

지수는 예쁘고 착하기까지 해서 남자들에게 인기가 많았다.

Jisu was pretty and kind, and on top of that she was popular with men.

이 영화는 노인이나 청년들은 물론, 어린 아이까지 모두 재미있게 볼 수 있는 명작이다.

This movie is a masterpiece that everyone, from the elderly and young adults to even little children, can enjoy.

대화In conversation

요새 네가 나한테 너무 무관심한 것 같아서 서운해.

I feel hurt because you seem so indifferent to me these days.

그렇지 않아도 바쁘고 피곤한데 너까지 날 힘들게 하지 마.

I'm already busy and tired, so don't make it harder for me too.

A postpositional particle used to go beyond the normal degree.

정상적인 정도를 지나침을 나타내는 조사.

쓰임Usage

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

명사나 부사어 뒤에 붙여 쓴다.

예문Examples

그를 그렇게까지 사랑했다.

I loved him that much.

유민이는 이렇게 자세하게까지 말하고 싶지는 않았다.

Yumin didn't want to go into that much detail.

아무리 책이 좋아도 밥을 먹으면서까지 읽어야 되겠냐?

No matter how good a book is, do you have to read it even while eating?

대화In conversation

지수가 우리 학교에서 제일 예쁜 것 같지 않아?

Don't you think Jisu is the prettiest in our school?

그래? 나는 지수가 그렇게까지 예쁘다고 생각 안 하는데.

Really? I don't think Jisu is that pretty.

관련 문법Related grammar

Other particles you will meet alongside this one.

마저 majeo A postpositional particle that indicates the addition of the last remaining thing to the current state or amount. TOPIK 4 으로서 euroseo 로서 A postpositional particle that indicates a status, position, or qualification. TOPIK 4 으로써 eurosseo 로써 A postpositional particle that indicates the material or ingredients of an object. TOPIK 4 이나마 inama 나마 A postpositional particle used to accept something even though it is displeasing or is in an insufficient condition. TOPIK 4 이든 ideun 든 · 이든지 · 든지 A postpositional particle used when it does not matter which one is chosen. TOPIK 4 이라도 irado 라도 A postpositional particle used to indicate that it is not the best option but the most acceptable among many options. TOPIK 4

자주 묻는 질문Common questions

What does 까지 mean in Korean?

까지 is a particle introduced at 4급 (TOPIK 4). A postpositional particle referring to the end of a certain range. It has 3 distinct senses, all listed on this page.

When do you use 까지?

Attaches after nouns and adverbials.

What TOPIK level is 까지?

4급 — TOPIK 4, upper intermediate. It is one of 67 grammar points at that level.

Definition, usage note, examples and dialogue from the 국립국어원 한국어기초사전, used under CC BY-SA 2.0 KR.