오늘
Introduction:
The word "오늘" (oneul) translates to "today" in English. It’s a fundamental and frequently used word when discussing current plans, events, or activities happening on the same day. Knowing how to express "today" will help you in everyday conversations, especially when discussing your schedule or current activities.
More Expressions:
Here are some other useful time-related expressions in Korean:
어제 (Eoje)
- Translation: Yesterday.
내일 (Naeil)
- Translation: Tomorrow.
이번 주 (Ibeon ju)
- Translation: This week.
오늘 밤 (Oneul bam)
- Translation: Tonight.
지금 (Jigeum)
- Translation: Now.
금요일 오늘이에요 (Geumyoil oneul-ieyo)
- Translation: Today is Friday.
Example Sentences:
Here are some useful sentences involving 오늘:
오늘 뭐 해요? (Oneul mwo haeyo?)
- Translation: What are you doing today?
오늘 날씨가 좋아요 (Oneul nalssiga joayo)
- Translation: The weather is nice today.
오늘은 바빠요 (Oneureun bappayo)
- Translation: I’m busy today.
오늘 한국어 공부했어요 (Oneul hangugeo gongbuhaesseoyo)
- Translation: I studied Korean today.
오늘 회의가 있어요 (Oneul hoega isseoyo)
- Translation: I have a meeting today.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 오늘 (Oneul) is pronounced "oh-neul," with the first syllable "oh" and the second "neul" flowing smoothly together.
By learning "오늘" and other time-related expressions, you'll be able to confidently discuss schedules and plans in Korean. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find it easy to talk about today’s activities in everyday conversations!