Korean

Meaning: time, moment; mealtime; occasion; dirt, grime
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

It is dinner time now.
한국어를 배우기 시작했을 때가 기억나요.
I remember when I started learning Korean.
내 남동생은 어릴 때 정말 울보였다.
My younger brother was such a crybaby when he was young.
이 사진은 우리가 처음 만났을 때 찍은 거예요.
This picture was taken when we first met.
심마니는 산에서 식사를 할 때 감사를 곁들였다.
The ginseng digger added 'gamsa' (red pepper paste) when having a meal in the mountains.
많은 사람들이 어려울 때 하나님께 기도를 드립니다.
Many people pray to God when they are in difficulty.
어려울 때 친구에게 도움을 구했다.
When I was in trouble, I asked my friend for help.
제가 도착했을 때, 영화는 이미 시작했어요.
When I arrived, the movie had already started.
새로운 사이트에 가입할 때 사용할 아이디를 정했다.
I decided on an ID to use when signing up for the new site.
그녀는 예전에 내가 가난할 때 나를 항상 도와주었던 사람이었다.
She was the person who always helped me when I was poor in the past.

Usage Notes

「때」 has two main meanings. The first is related to time, such as a specific moment, a mealtime, or an occasion. The second, less common, meaning is 'dirt' or 'grime'. The sentence uses the 'time' meaning.

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