저녁(jeo-nyeok, jeonyeok)
저녁 means the time from sunset until night or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
Nuances
- 저녁 refers to the time after sunset until night.
- It also means the evening meal (dinner).
- It contrasts with 아침 (morning) and 점심 (lunch).
When to use
daily conversation, meal plans, time expression
In context
저녁 is a noun used to indicate time or a meal. Commonly appears in phrases like '저녁 먹다' (eat dinner) or '저녁 시간' (evening time). It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.