언제? (eon-je?) – When?
In Korean, 언제 (eon-je) means "when." It's used to ask questions about time or the occurrence of an event. This is a fundamental question word that you’ll frequently use in both casual and formal conversations when you want to know the time or date of something.
For example, if you want to ask, "When are you coming?" you can say:
- 언제 와요? (eon-je wa-yo?) – When are you coming?
More Expressions
Here are a few more ways to use 언제 in everyday questions:
- 언제 시작해? (eon-je si-jak-hae?) – When does it start?
- 언제 끝나? (eon-je kkeut-na?) – When does it end?
- 언제 만날 거야? (eon-je man-nal geo-ya?) – When will we meet?
- 언제 도착해? (eon-je do-chak-hae?) – When will you arrive?
- 언제부터 할 거야? (eon-je bu-teo hal geo-ya?) – When will you start?
Pronunciation Tips:
- 언제 (eon-je): Pronounce "eon" like "on" but with a soft "eo" sound, and "je" like "jeh."
Use 언제? when you want to ask about time, making it a key word in planning and conversation in Korean!