Korean word

매번

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaebeon

Meaning

  • adverbevery time

Example

나는 매번 그 카페에 가요.na neun mae beon keu ka pe e ka yo

I go to that cafe every time.

Illustration for 매번 (every time)

More examples

영화를 볼 때는 매번 팝콘을 사요.yeong hwa reul pol ttae neun mae beon pap ko neul sa yo

I buy popcorn every time I watch a movie.

Core concept

The same action or situation happens again whenever a particular event occurs.

Common phrases

  • 매번 잊어버리다mae beon i jeo beo ri da

    forget every time

  • 매번 그렇다mae beon keu reo ta

    be that way every time

  • 매번 달라지다mae beon tal la ji da

    change every time

Similar words

매일maeil: An action or state occurs on each day as part of a regular routine.
자주chaju: An action or event happens often over a period of time.
항상hangsang: An action or state always continues or remains true.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 있을 때마다 그때그때 같은 행위나 상황이 반복됨을 나타내는 부사.eo tteon i ri i sseul ttae ma da keu ttae geu ttae ka teun haeng wi na sang hwang i pan bok ttoe meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning each and turn or occasion, giving the sense of each time or every time.

Usage tips

  • 매번 (maebeon, "every time") focuses on repeated occasions, while "every day" focuses on a daily schedule.

Opposites

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