Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Sometimes" in Korean: 가끔
가끔gakkeum
Sometimes in Korean is 가끔 (gakkeum). 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
Sometimes: starting the exchange
가끔 친구를 만나요.gakkeum chingureul mannayo.
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How to pronounce 가끔
Say it
gakkeum
/kak͈ɯm/
가끔 is read gakkeum. In 가끔 만나요, read the full phrase as gakkeum mannayo.
"Sometimes" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가끔gakkeum | Sometimes The inventory form for sometimes. | The inventory form for sometimes. |
| 가끔 만나요gakkeum mannayo | we sometimes meet 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency. | 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency. |
How to use 가끔 in real life
- 1Sometimes: starting the exchange
가끔 친구를 만나요.
gakkeum chingureul mannayo.
I sometimes meet friends.
가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
- 2Sometimes: adding useful context
가끔 버스로 가요.
gakkeum beoseuro gayo.
I sometimes go by bus.
This sentence places 가끔 in a complete exchange.
- 3Sometimes: a different conversation
주말에는 가끔 요리해요.
jumareneun gakkeum yorihaeyo.
I sometimes cook on weekends.
This sentence places 가끔 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가끔
Incorrect: 가끔 친구을 만나요.
Correct: 가끔 친구를 만나요.
When practicing sometimes, 친구 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 친구를, not 친구을.
Incorrect: 가끔 친구를 만나요이에요.
Correct: 가끔 친구를 만나요.
When practicing sometimes, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 가끔 친구를 만나요.
Good to know
가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 가끔
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가끔 친구를 만나요.
gakkeum chingureul mannayo.
I sometimes meet friends.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가끔 버스로 가요.
gakkeum beoseuro gayo.
I sometimes go by bus.
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 "Sometimes" in Korean
What does 가끔 mean?
Sometimes in Korean is 가끔 (gakkeum). 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
When should I say 가끔 만나요?
가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
How does 가끔 만나요 differ from the basic expression?
가끔 만나요 means “we sometimes meet”. 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
Can I use 가끔 in a full sentence?
가끔 친구를 만나요. means “I sometimes meet friends.” 가끔 means sometimes or occasionally; 자주 means often and describes a different frequency.
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