last year vs this year in Korean

작년vs올해

last year

작년last year

"Last year" means the year before this year. In Korean, 작년 is used when you talk about something that happened in that time. You can use it for daily life, school, shopping, travel, and many other situations.

When to use last year
this year

올해this year

올해 means "this year." We use it to talk about something happening now, sometime during the current year, or plans for the year. You can use it in everyday life when talking about home, school, work, travel, or goals.

When to use this year

How they differ

last year (작년) and this year (올해) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “last year” when "Last year" means the year before this year. In Korean, 작년 is used when you talk about something that happened in that time. You can use… Use “this year” when 올해 means "this year." We use it to talk about something happening now, sometime during the current year, or plans for the year. You can u…