Korean

이제

이제
Meaning: now
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

It's time to go home now.
한국은 이제 다문화 사회가 되었다.
Korea has now become a multicultural society.
자, 이제 시작해 봅시다.
Alright, let's get started now.
친구의 권으로 시작한 일인데, 이제는 제법 재미있어요.
I started this because of a friend's recommendation, but now it's quite fun.
아버지가 돌아가셨으니 이제 네가 가장이다.
Since father passed away, now you are the head of the family.
아기가 이제 막 기기 시작했어요.
The baby has just started to crawl.
그는 이제 완전한 프로 선수이다.
He is now a complete professional player.
이제 성인이 되었으니 네 일은 스스로 결정해야 한다.
Now that you've become an adult, you must decide your own affairs.
이제 거의 다 끝난 셈이다.
It's almost as if it's finished now.
그는 이제 완전히 어른이 되었다.
He has now completely become an adult.

Usage Notes

'이제' refers to the present moment, often implying a change from the past. It can be used as both a noun and an adverb.

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