How to ask for the time in Korean?

In Korean you ask for the time by asking: What time is it now? 지금은 몇 시 입니까? (jigeumeun myeot si ipnikka?) You can also use 지금은 몇 시 몇 분 입니까? (jigeumeun myeot si myeot bun ipnikka?) that literally means how many hour how many minute?

How to give the time in Korean?

Giving time in Korean is straightforward: you say the hour, and then the minute. Remember the words: Hour 시 (si) Minute 분 (bun) Half 반 (ban) Now let's see some examples: It is 4:55 지금은 네 시 오십오 분 입니다. jigeumeun ne si osibo bun ipnida. It is 6:30 지금은 여섯 시 삽십 분 입니다 jigeumeun yeoseot si sapsip bun ipnida

How to ask for the date in Korean?

There is two ways to ask for the date in Korean : What date is it today? 오늘은 몇 일 입니까? What month and date is it today? 오늘은 몇 월 몇 일 입니까?

What are the two Korean numbering systems?

There are two different numbering systems in Korean – native Korean and Sino-Korean . Native Korean numbering originates from Korea, while Sino-Korean numbering derives from China. Both systems are commonly used, though in different contexts. For example, when telling the time, the hour is spoken in native Korean, while the minutes are in Sino-Korean! Confusing right?!

Where to get more free Korean lessons?

You can get more free Korean lessons on our Korean Grammar Bank . We regularly add more lessons, so make sure to bookmark this page and come back to see what's new.

Can I learn Korean with LTL Language School?

Yes! Learn Korean with a professional live teacher online on Flexi Classes , or in person in Seoul, for both group and individual classes. Feel free to contact us if you need to speak directly with a LTL Student Advisor.

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Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Telling time in Korean	Hour + Minute (+Half)	여섯 시 삽십 분
Writing dates in Korean	Year + Month + Day	2024년 4월 14일
Expressing capacity in Korean	Verb + ᄅ/을 수 있다	나는 영어를 유창하게 구사할 수 있다.
Or in Korean with (이)나 and 거나	Noun + (이)나 + Noun	중식이나 한식을 먹고 싶어요.

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