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