This is the 11281st most frequent Korean word.
길이었다
"It was a road/path."
In this sentence, '길이었다' is used metaphorically to describe life's journey as a 'path', emphasizing experiences and challenges.
나의 인생은 항상 쉽지 않은 길이었다.
My life has always been a difficult path.
Here, '길이었다' refers to physical pathways within a park, describing their aesthetic qualities.
작년에 산책했던 그 공원은 정말 아름다운 길이었다.
The park we walked in last year had truly beautiful paths.
In this sentence, '길이었다' is used to depict a historically significant 'journey' or 'path', highlighting its impactful nature.