Usages of gil
가끔 친구와 길을 건너요.gakkeum chinguwa gireul geonneoyo.
Sometimes I cross the street with my friend.
길에서 사진을 찍어요.gireseo sajineul jjigeoyo.
I take pictures on the street.
길을 건널 때 조심해요.gireul geonneol ttae josimhaeyo.
Be careful when crossing the street.
길을 건널 때 신호등을 잘 확인해요.gireul geonneol ttae sinhodeungeul jal hwaginhaeyo.
I carefully check the traffic light when crossing the street.
택시 기사님이 신호를 놓쳐서 다음 길에서 우회전했어요.taeksi gisanimi sinhoreul nohchyeoseo da-eum gireseo uhoejeonhaesseoyo.
The taxi driver missed the signal, so he turned right at the next street.
교차로에서 다른 자동차에게 길을 양보합니다.gyocharo-eseo dareun jadongcha-ege gireul yangbohapnida.
I yield to another car at the crossroads.
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