How to say the past in Korean

Meaning

과거 means the past: the time before now. You use it when talking about old memories, family history, or things that happened before today. It can also describe things from earlier times, like stories, photos, or objects.

Example sentences

1. 할머니는 과거 이야기를 자주 해요.

   Grandma often talks about the past.

2. 저는 과거를 가끔 생각해요.

   I sometimes think about the past.

3. 과거에는 우리 집이 큰 집이었어요.

   In the past, our house was big.

4. 친구와 과거 사진을 봤어요.

   I looked at old photos with a friend.