(으)려면 멀었다 [Intermediate Grammar]

- (으) 려면 멀었다

→ '멀었다' means 'to remain. Usually, it is used after'-(으)려면' indicating to have plenty of time left or to reach far below until a certain condition or an action has been completed or has reached a certain point.'

Example: 

1. 크리스마스까지는 멀었는데 벌써 무슨 준비를 해요? 

    Christmas is so far away, so why are we already getting ready for it?

2. 초보 운전인데 운전에 익숙해지려면 아직도 멀었습니다.
    I am an inexperienced driver, so it will take a long time to get used to driving.

3. 저는 20살이 넘었지만 부모님 마음을 이해하려면 아직 먼 것 같습니다. 

    I already turned 20, but it seems like it's taking a long time to understand my parents.

4. 한국 사람처럼 한국말을 잘하려면 아직 멀었어요.
    It's still a long way from being able to speak Korean like a Korean.

5. 그동안 밀린 집안일을 끝내려면 아직 멀었어요.
    There is still a long way to go before finishing the overdue housework.