Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Early" in Korean: 일찍
일찍iljjik
Early in Korean is 일찍 (iljjik). 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
Early: starting the exchange
오늘은 일찍 왔어요.oneureun iljjik wasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 일찍
Say it
iljjik
/iltɕ͈ik̚/
일찍 is read iljjik. In 일찍 일어나요, read the full phrase as iljjik ireonayo.
"Early" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 일찍iljjik | Early The inventory form for early. | The inventory form for early. |
| 일찍 일어나요iljjik ireonayo | I get up early 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate. | 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate. |
How to use 일찍 in real life
- 1Early: starting the exchange
오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
oneureun iljjik wasseoyo.
I came early today.
일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
- 2Early: adding useful context
아침에 일찍 일어나요.
achime iljjik ireonayo.
I get up early in the morning.
This sentence places 일찍 in a complete exchange.
- 3Early: a different conversation
일찍 예약해야 해요.
iljjik yeyakaeya haeyo.
We need to book early.
This sentence places 일찍 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 일찍
Incorrect: 오늘은 일찍 왔어요이에요.
Correct: 오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
When practicing early, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
Incorrect: 오늘은 일찍 왔어요습니다.
Correct: 오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
When practicing early, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
Good to know
일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 일찍
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘은 일찍 왔어요.
oneureun iljjik wasseoyo.
I came early today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아침에 일찍 일어나요.
achime iljjik ireonayo.
I get up early in the morning.
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 "Early" in Korean
What does 일찍 mean?
Early in Korean is 일찍 (iljjik). 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
When should I say 일찍 일어나요?
일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
How does 일찍 일어나요 differ from the basic expression?
일찍 일어나요 means “I get up early”. 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
Can I use 일찍 in a full sentence?
오늘은 일찍 왔어요. means “I came early today.” 일찍 is an adverb for early; 빠르다 describes a fast or early thing as a predicate.
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