English–Korean

“usually” in Korean

Korean

Also평소 (pyeongso) · 대개 (taegae) · 으레 (eure) · 평상시 (pyeongsangsi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpotong

Example

나는 보통 아침에 커피를 마신다.na neun po tong a chi me keo pi reul ma sin da

I usually drink coffee in the morning.

Illustration for 보통 (usually)

How to say “usually” in Korean

“Usually” in Korean is 보통 (potong).

A familiar, expected way for something to happen in daily life.

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

Example sentences with 보통

그는 보통 친구들과 술을 마신다.keu neun po tong chin gu deul gwa su reul ma sin da

He usually drinks alcohol with his friends.

Tips for using 보통

  • In a sentence about habits, it helps show what is typical rather than describing a special occasion.

Other Korean words for “usually”

나는 평소에 일찍 일어난다.na neun pyeong so e il jjik i reo nan da

I usually get up early.

나는 대개 아침에 커피를 마신다.na neun tae gae a chi me keo pi reul ma sin da

I usually drink coffee in the morning.

주말이면 으레 늦잠을 잔다.chu ma ri myeon eu re neut jja meul chan da

I usually sleep late on weekends.

평상시에는 아침에 산책을 해요.pyeong sang si e neun a chi me san chae geul hae yo

Usually, I take a walk in the morning.

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