Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Morning" in Korean: 아침
아침achim
Morning in Korean is 아침 (achim). 아침 is the Korean noun for morning; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
An everyday statement
아침에 시간이 있어요?achime sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 아침
Say it
achim
/atɕʰim/
아침 (achim) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아침 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Morning" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아침achim | Morning Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오늘 아침oneul achim | this morning A specific 아침 time expression. | A specific 아침 time expression. |
| 아침을achimeul | Morning (as an object) Use 을 when 아침 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 아침 is the object of an action. |
How to use 아침 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
아침에 시간이 있어요?
achime sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the morning?
This sentence uses 아침 in the morning sense.
- 2A different situation
아침을 기다리고 있어요.
achimeul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the morning.
This sentence uses 아침 in the morning sense.
- 3A useful question or update
아침이 금방 지나갔어요.
achimi geumbang jinagasseoyo.
The morning passed quickly.
This sentence uses 아침 in the morning sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아침
Incorrect: 아침를 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 아침을 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing morning, use the correct particle or copula after 아침; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 아침예요.
Correct: 아침이에요.
When practicing morning, when identifying something as 아침, use 아침이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
아침 is the Korean noun for morning; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters. 오늘 아침 is a useful specific time expression.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 아침
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
아침에 시간이 있어요?
achime sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the morning?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아침을 기다리고 있어요.
achimeul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for 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 "Morning" in Korean
What does 아침 mean in Korean?
Morning in Korean is 아침 (achim). 아침 is the Korean noun for morning; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
How do I use 오늘 아침?
오늘 아침 (oneul achim) means this morning. 아침 is the Korean noun for morning; this names a period of time; add 이번, 지난, or 다음 when the particular period matters.
Which object particle goes after 아침?
The object form is 아침을 because 아침 ends in a consonant.
How is 아침 pronounced?
아침 (achim) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아침 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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