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How to Say “Can I walk there from here” in Korean
여기서 걸어서 갈 수 있어요?
yeogiseo georeoseo gal su isseoyo?
Meaning
Can I walk there from here?
Usage note
걸어서 means “on foot.” Very handy to check if somewhere is nearby.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
In natural speech, sounds link and shift across words. The table below reads each word separately, as it sounds when said on its own.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 여기서 | ||
| 여 | ㅇ+ㅕ | yeo |
| 기 | ㄱ+ㅣ | gi |
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 걸어서 | ||
| 걸 | ㄱ+ㅓ+ㄹ | [거] geo |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [러] reo |
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 갈 | ㄱ+ㅏ+ㄹ | gal |
| 수 | ㅅ+ㅜ | su |
| 있어요 | ||
| 있 | ㅇ+ㅣ+ㅆ | [이] i |
| 어 | ㅇ+ㅓ | [써] sseo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 걸어 → [거러]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 있다 | verb | to exist, to have | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “걸어서”
- 걸어서 얼마나 걸려요?How long does it take on foot
- 걸어서 오 분이에요It’s a 5-minute walk
Phrases with “여기서”
- 여기서 제일 잘 나가는 메뉴가 뭐예요?What’s the best-selling item here
- 여기서 마실 거예요I’ll have it here
- 여기서 사진 찍어도 돼요?May I take photos here
- 여기서 먹을게요I’ll eat here
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Question 1 What does “여기서 걸어서 갈 수 있어요?” mean?
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Answer: Can I walk there from here
Question 2 How do you say “Can I walk there from here” in Korean?
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Answer: 여기서 걸어서 갈 수 있어요? yeogiseo georeoseo gal su isseoyo?
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