길을

This is the 395th most frequent Korean word.


길을

"길을" means "a road" or "a path" in the accusative case.


In this sentence, '길을' refers to 'the path' as a direct object affected by the action of walking.

나는 길을 따라 걷는다.

I walk along the path.


Here, '길을' indicates 'the way or route,' which is the object lost in the action.

길을 잃어버렸어요.

I lost my way.


In this use, '길을' stands for 'directions or the way,' which is the subject of the inquiry.

친구에게 길을 물어봤다.

I asked my friend for directions.