Korean

Meaning: time, occasion, when
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

I went to the park that I used to go to often when I was young.
저는 선을 한 번도 본 적이 없어요.
I have never been on a blind date.
저는 점을 본 적이 없어요.
I have never had my fortune told.
최근에 영화 본 적 있어요?
Have you seen any movies recently?
철은 우리 몸에 필수적인 미네랄입니다.
Iron is an essential mineral for our body.
그의 얼굴에는 어릴 적 사고의 자국이 희미하게 남아 있었다.
A trace of an accident from his childhood remained faintly on his face.
오랜만에 고향에 오니 어릴 적 친구들이 그립다.
Coming to my hometown after a long time, I miss my childhood friends.
그녀는 어릴 적부터 합창단에서 활동하며 노래 실력을 키웠다.
She has been developing her singing skills by being active in a choir since she was young.
그는 어릴 적부터 비행기 조종사가 되고 싶어 했다.
He has wanted to be an airplane pilot since he was young.
어릴 적에 할머니 댁 앞바다에서 수영을 했다.
I swam in the sea in front of my grandmother's house when I was young.

Usage Notes

Used after a verb or adjective to refer to a past time or occasion when something happened. It is often used in the form '-ㄴ/은/던 적이 있다/없다' to mean 'to have/not have the experience of...'

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.