Korean word

오늘날

Pronunciation

Romanizationoneullal

Meaning

  • nounnowadays

Example

오늘날 혼자 사는 사람이 늘고 있다.o neul lal hon ja sa neun sa ra mi neul go it tta

Nowadays, more people are living alone.

Illustration for 오늘날 (nowadays)

More examples

오늘날에는 정보가 빠르게 확산된다.o neul la re neun cheong bo ga ppa reu ge hwak ssan doen da

Nowadays, information spreads quickly.

Core concept

The present day viewed as the era people live in now.

Common phrases

  • 오늘날의 사회o neul la rui sa hoe

    modern-day society

  • 오늘날에는o neul la re neun

    nowadays

  • 오늘날의 문제o neul la rui mun je

    modern-day problems

Similar words

요즘yojeum: The recent period continuing up to now, often used in everyday talk about current life.
지금chigeum: The present moment or time around it, with focus on what is happening now.

Definition in Korean

현재의 시대나 요즘을 이르는 말.hyeon jae ui si dae na yo jeu meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines the Korean roots for today and day, broadening the idea of today's day into the present age.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in news and formal writing when describing changes in society, while casual speech usually favors shorter everyday expressions.

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