Usages of makhida
미안, 길이 막혀서 십 분 정도 늦을 거야.mian, giri makhyeoseo sip bun jeongdo neujeul geoya.
Sorry, the traffic is heavy, so I’ll be about ten minutes late.
지금 길이 많이 막혀요.jigeum giri manhi makhyeoyo.
There is a lot of traffic right now.
길이 너무 막혀서 지하철이 더 빠르겠더라.giri neomu makhyeoseo jihacheori deo ppareugessdeora.
The traffic was so bad that I realized the subway would be faster.
길이 많이 막혀서 조금 늦을 것 같아요.giri manhi makhyeoseo jogeum neujeul geos gatayo.
The traffic is heavy, so I think I’ll be a little late.
폐기물 때문에 배수구가 막혔습니다.pyegimul ttaemune baesuguga makhyeossseupnida.
The storm drain was blocked because of waste material.
낙엽 때문에 배수구가 막혔습니다.nagyeop ttaemune baesuguga makhyeossseupnida.
The storm drain was blocked because of fallen leaves.
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