English–Korean
“time of day” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsigandae
Example
아침 시간대에는 지하철이 붐벼요.a chim si gan dae e neun chi ha cheo ri pum byeo yo
The subway is crowded in the morning.
How to say “time of day” in Korean
“Time of day” in Korean is 시간대 (sigandae).
A stretch of time set aside for a particular activity or purpose.
Example sentences with 시간대
심야 시간대에는 가게들이 일찍 문 닫아요.si mya si gan dae e neun ka ge deu ri il jjik mun ta da yo
Stores close early during the late-night hours.
Tips for using 시간대
- In everyday Korean, it can describe recurring periods such as commuting or rush periods, so it is useful for discussing when a place gets busy rather than only for booking an appointment.