WITHIN/INSIDE (안/이내)

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Two other words that you can use in similar situations as 전 and 후 are 안 and 이내. You already know the word "안" can be used in sentences to mean "inside:"

나는 집 안에 있다 - I am inside the house

If 안/이내 are placed after an indication of time, they have the meaning of "within" that time period. For example:

나는 5년 이내에 외국어 다섯 개를 배우고 싶어 - I want to learn five languages within 5 years
나는 5년 안에 외국어 다섯 개를 배우고 싶어 - I want to learn five languages within 5 years

우리는 1년 이내 결혼할 거예요 - We will get married within one year
우리는 1년 안에 결혼할 거예요 - We will get married within one year

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