Point in Korean is 가리키다. For examples, you can use like [가리키는 곳, 가리키며 설명하다]. In this post you will learn how to pronounce and use 가리키다 along with examples.
Basics
Word | Part | Chinese | Sound |
가리키다 | verb | — | 가리키다 |
가리키다 Meaning
Meaning | Explanation |
point; gesture; indicate | To point a finger or some other thing in a certain direction or toward a certain object to let others recognize it. |
Examples
가리키는 곳. |
where it points. |
가리키며 설명하다. |
point out and explain |
범인을 찾는 형사의 질문에 민준은 말없이 손으로 뒷문을 가리켰다. |
At the detective’s question of finding the criminal, Min-jun silently pointed to the back door with his hand. |
안내원은 화장실을 찾는 손님에게 턱으로 화장실 쪽을 가리킬 뿐이었다. |
The receptionist only pointed to the toilet with his chin at the guest looking for the toilet. |
How to Conjugate 가리키다
① Formal High (합니다체)
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② Informal High (해요체)
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③ Informal Low (해체)
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④ Formal Low (한다체)
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