N + (으)로 (Phương hướng)N + (eu)ro (direction)
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N + (으)로 (Direction) – Toward / to N

Meaning: Toward / in the direction of / to

Conjugation & Pattern

  • Noun without patchim OR ending in ㄹ + 로 (학교로, 서울로)
  • Noun ending in a consonant other than ㄹ + 으로 (왼쪽으로, 집으로)

Detailed Usage

Attached to a place or direction noun (위, 아래, 앞, 뒤, 왼쪽, 오른쪽) with movement verbs to indicate the direction of movement.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    오른쪽으로 가세요.

    Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.

    Please go to the right.

  2. 2

    2층 교실로 올라가세요.

    2cheung gyosillo ollagaseyo.

    Please go up to the second-floor classroom.

  3. 3

    이번 주말에 제주도로 여행을 가요.

    Ibeon jumare jejudoro yeohaengeul gayo.

    I am going on a trip to Jeju Island this weekend.

Important Notes

Important rule: Nouns ending in the final consonant 'ㄹ' (e.g., 교실, 서울) take '로' directly, NOT '으로' (교실로 가세요).

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