English–Korean
“for the first time” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheoeum
Example
저는 한국 음식을 처음 먹어봤어요.cheo neun han guk eum si geul cheo eum meo geo bwa sseo yo
I tried Korean food for the first time.
How to say “for the first time” in Korean
“For the first time” in Korean is 처음 (cheoeum).
One clear beginning moment when something happens for the first time.
Example sentences with 처음
처음에는 이해하기 어려웠어요.cheo eu me neun i hae ha gi eo ryeo wo sseo yo
It was difficult to understand at first.
Tips for using 처음
- In conversation, this word makes personal stories more precise by showing that an experience is new rather than merely unusual.