Korean Word of the Day
시간
shi-GAN • noun — 22nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: time; the ongoing sequence of events, a moment, or a duration measured in hours/minutes
Examples
- 오늘 시간 있어요?
(Do you have time today?) - 회의는 두 시간 동안 계속됩니다.
(The meeting continues for two hours.) - 시간을 잘 관리하면 효율이 좋아져요.
(If you manage your time well, your efficiency improves.)
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Use 시간 to talk about clock time, durations, or moments. It commonly appears with counters (e.g., 한 시간, 두 시간) and with words like 동안 to express how long something lasts. You can also use it to ask about someone’s availability (e.g., "오늘 시간 있어요?").
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