Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Time" in Korean: 시간
시간sigan
Time in Korean is 시간 (sigan). 시간 is the Korean noun for time; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
지금 시간이 있어요?jigeum sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 시간
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sigan
/sikan/
시간 (sigan) has 2 Hangul syllables. 시간 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Time" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 시간sigan | Time Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 시간이 있다sigani itda | have time A useful combination with 시간. | A useful combination with 시간. |
| 시간을siganeul | Time (as an object) Use 을 when 시간 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 시간 is the object of an action. |
How to use 시간 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
지금 시간이 있어요?
jigeum sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time now?
This sentence uses 시간 in the time sense.
- 2A different situation
시간이 부족해요.
sigani bujokaeyo.
There is not enough time.
This sentence uses 시간 in the time sense.
- 3A useful question or update
시간을 확인했어요.
siganeul hwaginhaesseoyo.
I checked the time.
This sentence uses 시간 in the time sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 시간
Incorrect: 지금 시간가 있어요?
Correct: 지금 시간이 있어요?
When practicing time, use the correct particle or copula after 시간; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 시간예요.
Correct: 시간이에요.
When practicing time, when identifying something as 시간, use 시간이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
시간 is the Korean noun for time; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 시간이 있다 (sigani itda) means have time.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 시간
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지금 시간이 있어요?
jigeum sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time now?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
시간이 부족해요.
sigani bujokaeyo.
There is not enough time.
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 "Time" in Korean
What does 시간 mean in Korean?
Time in Korean is 시간 (sigan). 시간 is the Korean noun for time; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 시간이 있다?
시간이 있다 (sigani itda) means have time. 시간 is the Korean noun for time; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 시간?
The object form is 시간을 because 시간 ends in a consonant.
How is 시간 pronounced?
시간 (sigan) has 2 Hangul syllables. 시간 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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