Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Late" in Korean: 늦게
늦게neutge
Late in Korean is 늦게 (neutge). 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
Late: starting the exchange
어제 늦게 잤어요.eoje neutge jasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 늦게
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neutge
/nɯt̚k͈e/
늦게 is read neutge. In 늦게 도착해요, read the full phrase as neutge dochakaeyo.
"Late" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 늦게neutge | Late The inventory form for late. | The inventory form for late. |
| 늦게 도착해요neutge dochakaeyo | I arrive late 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late. | 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late. |
How to use 늦게 in real life
- 1Late: starting the exchange
어제 늦게 잤어요.
eoje neutge jasseoyo.
I slept late yesterday.
늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
- 2Late: adding useful context
오늘은 늦게 도착해요.
oneureun neutge dochakaeyo.
I arrive late today.
This sentence places 늦게 in a complete exchange.
- 3Late: a different conversation
늦게 오면 연락하세요.
neutge omyeon yeollakaseyo.
Contact me if you come late.
This sentence places 늦게 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 늦게
Incorrect: 늦게 오면 연락해세요.
Correct: 늦게 오면 연락하세요.
When practicing late, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 늦게 오면 연락하세요.
Incorrect: 어제 늦게 잤어요이에요.
Correct: 어제 늦게 잤어요.
When practicing late, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 어제 늦게 잤어요.
Good to know
늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 늦게
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어제 늦게 잤어요.
eoje neutge jasseoyo.
I slept late yesterday.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 늦게 도착해요.
oneureun neutge dochakaeyo.
I arrive late today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Late" in Korean
What does 늦게 mean?
Late in Korean is 늦게 (neutge). 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
When should I say 늦게 도착해요?
늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
How does 늦게 도착해요 differ from the basic expression?
늦게 도착해요 means “I arrive late”. 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
Can I use 늦게 in a full sentence?
어제 늦게 잤어요. means “I slept late yesterday.” 늦게 is the adverb late; 늦었어요 states that someone or something is late.
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