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Time words in Korean
Talk about time in Korean like a pro! 🕒 지금 [jigeum] - now
How these words work together
These Korean time words help you talk about when something happens. '지금' means 'now,' and it's used for the present moment. '아까' refers to a short time ago, like 'a while ago.' '나중에' means 'later,' indicating a future time, and '내일' specifically means 'tomorrow.' Learning these words helps you describe time clearly in everyday conversations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 지금 | jigeum | now |
| 아까 | akka | a while ago |
| 나중에 | najunge | later |
| 내일 | naeil | tomorrow |
Example sentences
지금 뭐 해요?
What are you doing now?
아까 친구를 만났어요.
I met a friend a while ago.
나중에 다시 전화할게요.
I will call you again later.
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