English–Korean

“now” in Korean

Korean

Also지금 (chigeum)

Pronunciation

Romanizationije

Example

이제 할 수 있어.i je hal ssu i sseo

I can do it now.

Illustration for 이제 (now)

How to say “now” in Korean

“Now” in Korean is 이제 (ije).

The present moment as a new point in time.

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

Example sentences with 이제

이제부터 담배를 끊을게.i je bu teo tam bae reul kkeu neul kke

I'll quit smoking starting now.

Tips for using 이제

  • The verb with it helps show whether it means now, from now on, or not anymore.

Other Korean words for “now”

지금 뭐 해?chi geum mwo hae

What are you doing now?

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