When to use time in Korean

Korean: 시간[ si-gan ]

time
time

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

  1. 지금 몇 시예요? 시간이 없어요.

    What time is it now? I don’t have time.

  2. 저녁 먹을 시간이에요.

    It’s time to eat dinner.

  3. 학교에 갈 시간이 없어요.

    I don’t have time to go to school.

  4. 공원에서 쉬는 시간이 좋아요.

    I like rest time at the park.

  5. 마트는 문 닫는 시간이 가까워요.

    The supermarket’s closing time is near.

  6. 기차 시간이 오후 두 시예요.

    The train time is 2 p.m.