Korean Conversation · Level 258
15 words
Korean word
시간대
Pronunciation
Romanizationsigandae
Meaning
- nountime of day
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A stretch of time set aside for a particular activity or purpose.
Common phrases
출근 시간대chul geun si gan dae
commuting hours
퇴근 시간대toe geun si gan dae
after-work hours
심야 시간대si mya si gan dae
late-night hours
Similar words
시간sigan: The continuous flow in which moments pass and events unfold.
시각sigak: An exact clock reading or a scheduled moment for an event.
때ttae: The moment or stage when a particular event takes place.
시기sigi: A relatively long period during which an event occurs or a state continues.
Definition in Korean
어떤 활동이나 목적에 맞춰 정한 시간의 범위나 구간을 가리키는 명사.eo tteon hwal dong i na mok jjeo ge mat chwo cheong han si ga nui peo mwi na ku ga neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
The term combines 시간 (sigan, "time") with 대 (dae, "band or range"), forming the image of time divided into usable blocks.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- time slotnoun
Related words
- 시간대별sigandaebyeolby time slotdeterminer