Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Later" in Korean: 나중에
나중에najunge
Later in Korean is 나중에 (najunge). 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
Later: starting the exchange
나중에 전화할게요.najunge jeonhwahalgeyo.
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How to pronounce 나중에
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najunge
/natɕuŋe/
나중에 is read najunge. In 나중에 할게요, read the full phrase as najunge halgeyo.
"Later" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 나중에najunge | Later The inventory form for later. | The inventory form for later. |
| 나중에 할게요najunge halgeyo | I will do it later 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate. | 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate. |
How to use 나중에 in real life
- 1Later: starting the exchange
나중에 전화할게요.
najunge jeonhwahalgeyo.
I will call later.
나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
- 2Later: adding useful context
이 일은 나중에 해요.
i ireun najunge haeyo.
I do this task later.
This sentence places 나중에 in a complete exchange.
- 3Later: a different conversation
나중에 다시 만나요.
najunge dasi mannayo.
Let’s meet again later.
This sentence places 나중에 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 나중에
Incorrect: 나중에 전화할게요이에요.
Correct: 나중에 전화할게요.
When practicing later, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 나중에 전화할게요.
Incorrect: 나중에 전화할게요습니다.
Correct: 나중에 전화할게요.
When practicing later, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 나중에 전화할게요.
Good to know
나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 나중에
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
나중에 전화할게요.
najunge jeonhwahalgeyo.
I will call later.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 일은 나중에 해요.
i ireun najunge haeyo.
I do this task later.
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 "Later" in Korean
What does 나중에 mean?
Later in Korean is 나중에 (najunge). 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
When should I say 나중에 할게요?
나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
How does 나중에 할게요 differ from the basic expression?
나중에 할게요 means “I will do it later”. 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
Can I use 나중에 in a full sentence?
나중에 전화할게요. means “I will call later.” 나중에 means later; 이따가 often refers to later the same day, while 나중에 can be less immediate.
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