까지

Korean

Particle

까지 • (kkaji)

(generally) until, till, by (a time), up to
1. Used to illustrate the extent of a finished action or situation.
  - 나는 한 시부터 늦게까지 공부했어요.
    Naneun han sibuteo neutgekkaji gongbuhaesseoyo.
    I studied from one o’clock until late.
  - 매리가 부산에서 서울까지 열차로 갔어요.
    Maeriga Busaneseo Seoulkkaji yeolcharo gasseoyo.
    Mary went as far as/to Seoul from Busan by train.
2. Used to illustrate to what extent an action will continue.
  - 일년 더 걸려도 서울대에 입학할 때까지 공부하기로 결정했어요.
    Illyeon deo geollyeodo Seouldaee iphakhal ttaekkaji gongbuhagiro gyeoljeonghaesseoyo.
    Even if it takes one more year I have decided that I will study until I get into Seoul National University.
3. Used to illustrate the degree or intensity of a situation.
  - 존이 동우를 이렇게까지 좋아할 줄 몰랐어요.
    Joni Dong-ureul ireokekkaji joahal jul mollasseoyo.
    I had no idea how much John liked Dongwoo.

Usage notes

Used after nouns, noun phrases, nominalized verbs in 기 (gi): form, as well as adjectives in 게 (ge) form.

See also

부터 (buteo): from (a time)
에서 (eseo): from (a place)

References

표준국어대사전 (accessed 2008-01-03), “까지”, in (Please provide the title of the work)‎
Daum.net Korean-English Dictionary (accessed 2008-01-03), “까지”, in (Please provide the title of the work)‎

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