-까지

Korean

Particle

까지 • (-kkaji)

1. (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 (2008 January 3 (last accessed)) “까지”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎^[1], archived from the original on 30 December 2006
• Daum.net Korean-English Dictionary (2008 January 3 (last accessed)) “까지”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)‎^[2]