English–Korean
“late night” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimya
Example
심야까지 일했어요.si mya kka ji il hae sseo yo
I worked until late at night.
How to say “late night” in Korean
“Late night” in Korean is 심야 (simya).
The very late part of the night, stretching toward the early morning.
Example sentences with 심야
심야 버스가 끊겨서 택시를 탔어요.si mya peo seu ga kkeun kyeo seo taek ssi reul ta sseo yo
The late-night bus had stopped running, so I took a taxi.
Tips for using 심야
- This word often appears in formal notices about services available late at night, whereas everyday conversation usually favors more casual expressions for nighttime.