Difference between time and clock in Korean

시간·시계

time

시간time

Time (시간) is the word for time in everyday life. You can use it when talking about the clock, how long something takes, or when you are free or busy. It is a very common word at home, at school, and when making plans with other people.

clock

시계clock

A clock is something that shows the time. You can see a clock on a wall, on a desk, or in a room at home. In Korean, 시계 is used when you talk about checking the time or using a clock.

The difference

time (시간) and clock (시계) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “time” when Time (시간) is the word for time in everyday life. You can use it when talking about the clock, how long something takes, or when you are f… Use “clock” when A clock is something that shows the time. You can see a clock on a wall, on a desk, or in a room at home. In Korean, 시계 is used when you…