Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Soon" in Korean: 곧
곧got
Soon in Korean is 곧 (got). 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
Soon: starting the exchange
곧 도착해요.got dochakaeyo.
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How to pronounce 곧
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got
/kot̚/
곧 is read got. In 곧 도착해요, read the full phrase as got dochakaeyo.
"Soon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 곧got | Soon The inventory form for soon. | The inventory form for soon. |
| 곧 도착해요got dochakaeyo | I will arrive soon 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time. | 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time. |
How to use 곧 in real life
- 1Soon: starting the exchange
곧 도착해요.
got dochakaeyo.
I will arrive soon.
곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
- 2Soon: adding useful context
수업이 곧 시작돼요.
sueobi got sijakdwaeyo.
The class starts soon.
This sentence places 곧 in a complete exchange.
- 3Soon: a different conversation
곧 다시 만날 거예요.
got dasi mannal geoyeyo.
We will meet again soon.
This sentence places 곧 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 곧
Incorrect: 곧 다시 만날 거에요.
Correct: 곧 다시 만날 거예요.
When practicing soon, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 곧 다시 만날 거예요.
Incorrect: 곧 도착해요이에요.
Correct: 곧 도착해요.
When practicing soon, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 곧 도착해요.
Good to know
곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 곧
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
곧 도착해요.
got dochakaeyo.
I will arrive soon.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
수업이 곧 시작돼요.
sueobi got sijakdwaeyo.
The class starts soon.
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 "Soon" in Korean
What does 곧 mean?
Soon in Korean is 곧 (got). 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
When should I say 곧 도착해요?
곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
How does 곧 도착해요 differ from the basic expression?
곧 도착해요 means “I will arrive soon”. 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
Can I use 곧 in a full sentence?
곧 도착해요. means “I will arrive soon.” 곧 points to an event expected soon; 빨리 emphasizes speed rather than necessarily a near future time.
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