Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Afternoon" in Korean: 오후
오후ohu
Afternoon in Korean is 오후 (ohu). 오후 is the Korean noun for afternoon; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
An everyday statement
오후에 시간이 있어요?ohue sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 오후
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ohu
/ohu/
오후 (ohu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 오후 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Afternoon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 오후ohu | Afternoon Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오늘 오후oneul ohu | this afternoon A specific 오후 time expression. | A specific 오후 time expression. |
| 오후를ohureul | Afternoon (as an object) Use 를 when 오후 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 오후 is the object of an action. |
How to use 오후 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오후에 시간이 있어요?
ohue sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the afternoon?
This sentence uses 오후 in the afternoon sense.
- 2A different situation
오후를 기다리고 있어요.
ohureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the afternoon.
This sentence uses 오후 in the afternoon sense.
- 3A useful question or update
오후가 금방 지나갔어요.
ohuga geumbang jinagasseoyo.
The afternoon passed quickly.
This sentence uses 오후 in the afternoon sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 오후
Incorrect: 오후을 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 오후를 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing afternoon, use the correct particle or copula after 오후; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 오후이에요.
Correct: 오후예요.
When practicing afternoon, when identifying something as 오후, use 오후예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
오후 is the Korean noun for afternoon; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters. 오늘 오후 is a useful specific time expression.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 오후
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오후에 시간이 있어요?
ohue sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the afternoon?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오후를 기다리고 있어요.
ohureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the afternoon.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Afternoon" in Korean
What does 오후 mean in Korean?
Afternoon in Korean is 오후 (ohu). 오후 is the Korean noun for afternoon; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
How do I use 오늘 오후?
오늘 오후 (oneul ohu) means this afternoon. 오후 is the Korean noun for afternoon; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
Which object particle goes after 오후?
The object form is 오후를 because 오후 ends in a vowel.
How is 오후 pronounced?
오후 (ohu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 오후 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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