Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Always" in Korean: 항상
항상hangsang
Always in Korean is 항상 (hangsang). 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
Always: starting the exchange
항상 물을 가져가요.hangsang mureul gajyeogayo.
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How to pronounce 항상
Say it
hangsang
/haŋsaŋ/
항상 is read hangsang. In 항상 고마워요, read the full phrase as hangsang gomawoyo.
"Always" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 항상hangsang | Always The inventory form for always. | The inventory form for always. |
| 항상 고마워요hangsang gomawoyo | I am always grateful 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning. | 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning. |
How to use 항상 in real life
- 1Always: starting the exchange
항상 물을 가져가요.
hangsang mureul gajyeogayo.
I always take water.
항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
- 2Always: adding useful context
도와주셔서 항상 고마워요.
dowajusyeoseo hangsang gomawoyo.
I am always grateful for your help.
This sentence places 항상 in a complete exchange.
- 3Always: a different conversation
그 가게는 항상 열려 있어요.
geu gageneun hangsang yeollyeo isseoyo.
That shop is always open.
This sentence places 항상 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 항상
Incorrect: 항상 물를 가져가요.
Correct: 항상 물을 가져가요.
When practicing always, 물 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 물을, not 물를.
Incorrect: 그 가게은 항상 열려 있어요.
Correct: 그 가게는 항상 열려 있어요.
When practicing always, 가게 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 가게는, not 가게은.
Good to know
항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 항상
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
항상 물을 가져가요.
hangsang mureul gajyeogayo.
I always take water.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
도와주셔서 항상 고마워요.
dowajusyeoseo hangsang gomawoyo.
I am always grateful for your help.
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 "Always" in Korean
What does 항상 mean?
Always in Korean is 항상 (hangsang). 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
When should I say 항상 고마워요?
항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
How does 항상 고마워요 differ from the basic expression?
항상 고마워요 means “I am always grateful”. 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
Can I use 항상 in a full sentence?
항상 물을 가져가요. means “I always take water.” 항상 means always or consistently; 늘 is another everyday adverb with a similar meaning.
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