Signification
To specify a range, either in time or physical distance.
Banque d exercices
3 exercices저는 아침 9시___ 저녁 6시___ 일해요. (I work from 9 AM to 6 PM.)
서울___ 부산___ 기차로 3시간 걸려요. (It takes 3 hours by train from Seoul to Busan.)
월요일___ 금요일___ 수업이 있어요. (I have classes from Monday to Friday.)
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The suffix ‘-부터’ (-buteo) indicates the starting point of an action, state, or range. It is derived from the Old Korean word ‘븥’ (but), which meant ‘to attach’ or ‘to cling to.’ Over time, its meaning evolved to denote a point of origin. The suffix ‘-까지’ (-kkaji) signifies the ending point or limit of an action, state, or range. Its origin is believed to be from the Old Korean word ‘갓’ (gat), meaning ‘edge’ or ‘boundary.’ Together, ‘-부터 ~ -까지’ forms a common grammatical construction used to express a continuous span or range, much like ‘from ~ to ~’ in English. This construction has been a stable part of the Korean language for centuries, reflecting the fundamental need to express duration and extent.
