Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Evening" in Korean: 저녁
저녁jeonyeok
Evening in Korean is 저녁 (jeonyeok). 저녁 is the Korean noun for evening; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
An everyday statement
저녁에 시간이 있어요?jeonyeoge sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 저녁
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jeonyeok
/tɕʌnjʌk̚/
저녁 (jeonyeok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 저녁 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Evening" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 저녁jeonyeok | Evening Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오늘 저녁oneul jeonyeok | this evening A specific 저녁 time expression. | A specific 저녁 time expression. |
| 저녁을jeonyeogeul | Evening (as an object) Use 을 when 저녁 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 저녁 is the object of an action. |
How to use 저녁 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
저녁에 시간이 있어요?
jeonyeoge sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the evening?
This sentence uses 저녁 in the evening sense.
- 2A different situation
저녁을 기다리고 있어요.
jeonyeogeul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the evening.
This sentence uses 저녁 in the evening sense.
- 3A useful question or update
저녁이 금방 지나갔어요.
jeonyeogi geumbang jinagasseoyo.
The evening passed quickly.
This sentence uses 저녁 in the evening sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 저녁
Incorrect: 저녁를 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 저녁을 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing evening, use the correct particle or copula after 저녁; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 저녁예요.
Correct: 저녁이에요.
When practicing evening, when identifying something as 저녁, use 저녁이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
저녁 is the Korean noun for evening; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters. 오늘 저녁 is a useful specific time expression.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 저녁
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저녁에 시간이 있어요?
jeonyeoge sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the evening?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저녁을 기다리고 있어요.
jeonyeogeul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the evening.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Evening" in Korean
What does 저녁 mean in Korean?
Evening in Korean is 저녁 (jeonyeok). 저녁 is the Korean noun for evening; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
How do I use 오늘 저녁?
오늘 저녁 (oneul jeonyeok) means this evening. 저녁 is the Korean noun for evening; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
Which object particle goes after 저녁?
The object form is 저녁을 because 저녁 ends in a consonant.
How is 저녁 pronounced?
저녁 (jeonyeok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 저녁 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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