When to use time; moment in Korean

When to use it

(때) means "time" or "moment." It is often used to talk about when something happens, like "when I go home" or "when it rains." You will hear it a lot in everyday Korean.

Example sentences

1. 집에 갈 때 우산을 가져가요.

   I take an umbrella when I go home.

2. 학교에 올 때 버스를 타요.

   I take the bus when I come to school.

3. 잘 때 불을 꺼요.

   I turn off the light when I sleep.

4. 비 올 때는 밖에 안 나가요.

   I do not go outside when it rains.

5. 물건을 살 때 카드를 써요.

   I use a card when I buy things.

6. 여행할 때 사진을 많이 찍어요.

   I take a lot of pictures when I travel.