Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Yesterday" in Korean: 어제
어제eoje
Yesterday in Korean is 어제 (eoje). 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
Yesterday: starting the exchange
어제 친구를 만났어요.eoje chingureul mannasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 어제
Say it
eoje
/ʌtɕe/
어제 is read eoje. In 어제 아침, read the full phrase as eoje achim.
"Yesterday" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 어제eoje | Yesterday The inventory form for yesterday. | The inventory form for yesterday. |
| 어제 아침eoje achim | yesterday morning 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday. | 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday. |
How to use 어제 in real life
- 1Yesterday: starting the exchange
어제 친구를 만났어요.
eoje chingureul mannasseoyo.
I met a friend yesterday.
어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
- 2Yesterday: adding useful context
어제 아침에 비가 왔어요.
eoje achime biga wasseoyo.
It rained yesterday morning.
This sentence places 어제 in a complete exchange.
- 3Yesterday: a different conversation
어제는 집에 있었어요.
eojeneun jibe isseosseoyo.
I was at home yesterday.
This sentence places 어제 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 어제
Incorrect: 어제 친구을 만났어요.
Correct: 어제 친구를 만났어요.
When practicing yesterday, 친구 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 친구를, not 친구을.
Incorrect: 어제 아침에 비이 왔어요.
Correct: 어제 아침에 비가 왔어요.
When practicing yesterday, 비 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 비가, not 비이.
Good to know
어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 어제
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어제 친구를 만났어요.
eoje chingureul mannasseoyo.
I met a friend yesterday.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 아침에 비가 왔어요.
eoje achime biga wasseoyo.
It rained yesterday morning.
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 "Yesterday" in Korean
What does 어제 mean?
Yesterday in Korean is 어제 (eoje). 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
When should I say 어제 아침?
어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
How does 어제 아침 differ from the basic expression?
어제 아침 means “yesterday morning”. 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
Can I use 어제 in a full sentence?
어제 친구를 만났어요. means “I met a friend yesterday.” 어제 is yesterday and normally goes with a past event; 그제 means the day before yesterday.
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