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Korean idiom Even in a lifetime

생전 가도 [가야] Possible alternative: “가야” · Usage not verified

  • Form listed in the dictionary: 생전 가도[가야]
  • 생전 가도
  • 생전 가야 Unverified form

English rendering Even in a lifetime Literal translation: “Even if one goes [must go] a whole lifetime”

Meaning 1

아주 오랜 시간이 흘러도.

Even after a very long time passes.

Dictionary example 1

아빠는 생전 가도 엄마한테 지난 일을 물어보는 법이 없었죠.

Dad never, ever asked Mom about the past.

Dictionary example 2

생전 가야 쓰지도 않는 걸 뭘 그렇게 싸? 그냥 버리지.

Why pack something you'll never use in your lifetime? Just throw it away.

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“생전 가도” — Even in a lifetime: Even after a very long time passes.
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