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"When?" in Korean: 언제
언제eonje
When? in Korean is 언제 (eonje). 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
When?: starting the exchange
언제 출발해요?eonje chulbalhaeyo?
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How to pronounce 언제
Say it
eonje
/ʌntɕe/
언제 is read eonje. In 언제 만날까요?, read the full phrase as eonje mannalkkayo?.
"When?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 언제eonje | When? The inventory form for when?. | The inventory form for when?. |
| 언제 만날까요?eonje mannalkkayo? | when shall we meet? 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle. | 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle. |
How to use 언제 in real life
- 1When?: starting the exchange
언제 출발해요?
eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When do you leave?
언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
- 2When?: adding useful context
언제 시간이 있어요?
eonje sigani isseoyo?
When do you have time?
This sentence places 언제 in a complete exchange.
- 3When?: a different conversation
그 일을 언제 했어요?
geu ireul eonje haesseoyo?
When did you do that?
This sentence places 언제 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 언제
Incorrect: 언제 시간가 있어요?
Correct: 언제 시간이 있어요?
When practicing when, 시간 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 시간이, not 시간가.
Incorrect: 언제 출발해요이에요.
Correct: 언제 출발해요?
When practicing when, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 언제 출발해요?
Good to know
언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 언제
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
언제 출발해요?
eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When do you leave?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
언제 시간이 있어요?
eonje sigani isseoyo?
When do you have 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 "When?" in Korean
What does 언제 mean?
When? in Korean is 언제 (eonje). 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
When should I say 언제 만날까요??
언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
How does 언제 만날까요? differ from the basic expression?
언제 만날까요? means “when shall we meet?”. 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
Can I use 언제 in a full sentence?
언제 출발해요? means “When do you leave?” 언제 asks when; it can stand alone or appear before the verb without a mandatory time particle.
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