English–Korean

“future” in Korean

Korean

Also앞길 (apkkil) · 앞날 (amnal) · 장래 (changnae)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmirae

Example

나는 미래에 어떤 일을 할지 생각해.na neun mi rae e eo tteon i reul hal ji saeng ga kae

I think about what kind of work I'll do in the future.

Illustration for 미래 (future)

How to say “future” in Korean

“Future” in Korean is 미래 (mirae).

What lies ahead in time, including the events and circumstances that may shape a person or society.

Full entry for 미래: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 미래

그는 안정된 미래를 위해 저축하고 있다.keu neun an jeong doen mi rae reul wi hae cheo chu ka go it tta

He is saving for a secure future.

Tips for using 미래

  • In news and school writing, this word gives a broad, serious view of what lies ahead rather than only the next thing to do.

Other Korean words for “future”

앞길이 밝았으면 좋겠어요.ap kki ri pal ga sseu myeon cho ke sseo yo

I hope my future is bright.

나는 앞날이 걱정된다.na neun am na ri keok jjeong doen da

I am worried about the future.

그녀는 장래에 결혼하고 싶어 한다.keu nyeo neun chang nae e kyeol hon ha go si peo han da

She wants to get married in the future.

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