Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Midnight" in Korean: 자정
자정jajeong
Midnight in Korean is 자정 (jajeong). 자정 is midnight; 밤 열두 시 is another clear expression for twelve at night.
An everyday statement
자정에 출발해요.jajeonge chulbalhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 자정
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jajeong
/tɕatɕʌŋ/
자정 (jajeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 자정 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Midnight" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 자정jajeong | Midnight Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오늘 자정oneul jajeong | midnight tonight A specific 자정 time expression. | A specific 자정 time expression. |
| 자정을jajeongeul | Midnight (as an object) Use 을 when 자정 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 자정 is the object of an action. |
How to use 자정 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
자정에 출발해요.
jajeonge chulbalhaeyo.
I leave at midnight.
This sentence uses 자정 in the midnight sense.
- 2A different situation
자정까지 기다렸어요.
jajeongkkaji gidaryeosseoyo.
I waited until midnight.
This sentence uses 자정 in the midnight sense.
- 3A useful question or update
오늘 자정에 만나요.
oneul jajeonge mannayo.
Let’s meet at midnight tonight.
This sentence uses 자정 in the midnight sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 자정
Incorrect: 자정를
Correct: 자정을
When practicing midnight, the object form of 자정 is 자정을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 자정예요.
Correct: 자정이에요.
When practicing midnight, when identifying something as 자정, use 자정이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
자정 is midnight; 밤 열두 시 is another clear expression for twelve at night. 오늘 자정 is a useful specific time expression.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 자정
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
자정에 출발해요.
jajeonge chulbalhaeyo.
I leave at midnight.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
자정까지 기다렸어요.
jajeongkkaji gidaryeosseoyo.
I waited until midnight.
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 "Midnight" in Korean
What does 자정 mean in Korean?
Midnight in Korean is 자정 (jajeong). 자정 is midnight; 밤 열두 시 is another clear expression for twelve at night.
How do I use 오늘 자정?
오늘 자정 (oneul jajeong) means midnight tonight. 자정 is midnight; 밤 열두 시 is another clear expression for twelve at night.
Which object particle goes after 자정?
The object form is 자정을 because 자정 ends in a consonant.
How is 자정 pronounced?
자정 (jajeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 자정 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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