Korean word

때

Pronunciation

Romanizationttae

Meaning

  • nountime

Example

어렸을 때 집이 작았어요.eo ryeo sseul ttae chi bi cha ga sseo yo

When I was young, the house was small.

Illustration for 때 (time)

More examples

길이 막힐 때는 일찍 출발하세요.ki ri ma kil ttae neun il jjik chul bal ha se yo

Leave early when there is heavy traffic.

Core concept

A point or period when something happens.

Common phrases

  • 어릴 때eo ril ttae

    when young

  • 밥 먹을 때pap meo geul ttae

    when eating

  • 공부할 때kong bu hal ttae

    when studying

Similar words

시간sigan: A stretch of time measured from one point to another.
경우kyeongu: A particular case defined by its situation or conditions.
순간sungan: A very brief moment when something happens.
무렵muryeop: A general period close to a certain time.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 일어나는 순간이나 시점을 가리키는 말.eo tteon i ri i reo na neun sun ga ni na si jeo meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The exact history of this native Korean word is uncertain, so its meaning is best learned through its role in marking when an event happens.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English time, this word often links an action to the moment or stage when it happens, such as childhood or mealtime.

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