Locating places on a map
A place noun followed by , , , , or , then , locates something: . Korean puts the reference place first, unlike English behind the bank.
For between, join the two reference places with or , then : . For opposite, use . These are location expressions, not verb endings.
Use for on/above, for below and for beside. A map statement normally ends in . For the destination of an action, the same position phrase can accompany or .
역은 은행 뒤에 있어요.The station is behind the bank.
약국은 가게 옆에 있어요.The pharmacy is next to the shop.
은행하고 가게 사이에 있어요.It is between the bank and shop.
카페 맞은편에 있어요.It is opposite the café.
지도는 식탁 위에 있어요.The map is on the table.
나비는 식탁 아래에 있어요.Nabi is under the table.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the highlighted form described in this unit.
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The station is behind the bank.
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The pharmacy is next to the shop.
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It is between the bank and shop.
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It is opposite the café.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the friendly polite form
Choose the form that fits the English meaning and the polite sentence.
역은 은행 있어요.
The station is behind the bank.
약국은 가게 있어요.
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
은행하고 가게 있어요.
It is between the bank and shop.
카페 있어요.
It is opposite the café.
지도는 식탁 있어요.
The map is on the table.
나비는 식탁 있어요.
Nabi is under the table.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
은행하고 가게 있어요.
It is between the bank and shop.
카페 있어요.
It is opposite the café.
지도는 식탁 있어요.
The map is on the table.
나비는 식탁 있어요.
Nabi is under the table.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
It is between the bank and shop.
It is opposite the café.
The map is on the table.
Nabi is under the table.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
The station is behind the bank.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
The station is behind the bank.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
The pharmacy is next to the shop.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It is between the bank and shop.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It is between the bank and shop.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It is opposite the café.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It is opposite the café.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
