아니, 벌써 시간이 이렇게 됐어?
What? Is it this late already?
Korean
벌써
벌써
Meaning: already; by this time; so soon
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Example sentences
Winter has already come.
이 영화는 벌써 세 번째 보는 거예요.
This is the third time I'm watching this movie.
이 영화는 벌써 세 회나 봤어요.
I've already seen this movie three times.
벌써 사흘째 비가 내리고 있다.
It's already been raining for three days.
두 사람이 알고 지낸 지도 벌써 오래다.
It has been a long time since the two have known each other.
네가 벌써 대학교 졸업이라니 믿어지지가 않아.
I can't believe you're already a college graduate.
나는 이 회사에 입사한 것이 엊그제 같은데 벌써 일 년이 지났다.
It feels like I joined this company just the other day, but a year has already passed.
오월이 되자마자 벌써 초여름 더위가 시작되었다.
As soon as it became May, the early summer heat had already started.
이번 달에 돈을 너무 많이 써서 벌써 용돈이 바닥났다.
I spent too much money this month, so my pocket money has already run out.
Usage Notes
Used to express that something has happened sooner than expected or is already completed.
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