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Time words: TOPIK I → II in Korean
Upgrade your time words from TOPIK I to II 👇 🔴 지금 [jigeum] - now
How these words work together
This chart shows time-related words that appear in both TOPIK I and TOPIK II levels. TOPIK I words are simpler and used in everyday conversation, while TOPIK II words are more formal or literary. Learning these pairs helps you upgrade your Korean vocabulary and understand different contexts better.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 지금 | jigeum | now (TOPIK I) |
| 현재 | hyeonjae | now (TOPIK II) |
| 오늘 | oneul | today (TOPIK I) |
| 금일 | geumil | today (TOPIK II) |
| 내일 | naeil | tomorrow (TOPIK I) |
| 익일 | igil | tomorrow (TOPIK II) |
| 어제 | eoje | yesterday (TOPIK I) |
| 전일 | jeonil | yesterday (TOPIK II) |
| 요즘 | yojeum | recently (TOPIK I) |
| 최근 | choegeun | recently (TOPIK II) |
| 나중에 | najunge | later (TOPIK I) |
| 추후 | chuhu | later (TOPIK II) |
| 바로 | baro | immediately (TOPIK I) |
| 즉시 | jeuksi | immediately (TOPIK II) |
| 결국 | gyeolguk | eventually (TOPIK I) |
| 마침내 | machimnae | eventually (TOPIK II) |
Example sentences
지금 뭐 해요?
What are you doing now?
현재 상황을 알려 주세요.
Please tell me the current situation.
오늘 날씨가 좋아요.
The weather is nice today.
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