B1 Expression رسمي

~은/는 언제부터 시작되나요?

~eun/neun eonjebuteo sijakdoenayo?

When does ~ begin from?

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to politely ask for the start time or date of any scheduled event.

  • Means: Asking for the commencement time of an activity or event.
  • Used in: Meetings, movie screenings, classes, or social gatherings.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use '언제예요?' (When is it?) if you specifically need the start time.
Event + Time marker + Polite inquiry = Clear schedule

Explanation at your level:

This phrase helps you ask about time. You use it to ask when something starts. It is very polite and useful for daily life in Korea.
This is a common way to ask for the start time of an event. By using '언제부터', you are asking for the beginning point. It is polite and suitable for talking to people you don't know well.
This expression is a standard B1-level construction for scheduling inquiries. It utilizes the passive verb '시작되다' to inquire about the commencement of an event. It is appropriate for professional and social contexts where clarity and politeness are required.
This phrase demonstrates an intermediate grasp of Korean interrogative structures. By employing the topic particle '은/는' followed by the temporal adverb '언제부터', the speaker effectively isolates the event as the subject of inquiry. It is a functional, polite, and precise way to manage social and professional expectations regarding time.
The phrase functions as a pragmatic tool for temporal coordination. The use of the passive voice '시작되다' shifts the focus from the agent of the event to the event itself, which is a hallmark of formal Korean discourse. It reflects a sophisticated understanding of register and the social necessity of confirming schedules in a high-context culture.
This construction exemplifies the intersection of grammatical precision and social pragmatics in Korean. The '-(으)ㄴ/는' topic marker establishes the event as the frame of reference, while the '-(으)나요' ending functions as a soft interrogative, mitigating the directness of the question. This is essential for maintaining 'kibun' (social harmony) in professional settings.

المعنى

Asking about the starting time or date of an event or activity.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Punctuality is a sign of respect.

💡

Be polite

Always use the polite ending.

المعنى

Asking about the starting time or date of an event or activity.

💡

Be polite

Always use the polite ending.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

수업___ 언제부터 시작되나요?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 은

The topic particle '은' is used here.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

Yes, for events.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

몇 시에 시작해요?

synonym

At what time does it start?

أين تستخدمها

💼

Arriving at a meeting

You: 회의는 언제부터 시작되나요?

Colleague: 2시에 시작합니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a clock starting: 'When (언제) from (부터) does it start (시작되나요)?'

Visual Association

Imagine a theater curtain rising exactly at a specific time.

Story

You arrive at a building. You see a sign. You ask the guard, 'The event is when from start?' He points to the clock. You are now on time.

Word Web

언제시작시간부터언제예요몇 시

تحدٍّ

Ask three different people about the start time of your next three events.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Cuándo empieza?

Korean requires a topic marker.

French moderate

À quelle heure ça commence ?

French uses 'at what hour', Korean uses 'from when'.

German moderate

Wann fängt es an?

German verb structure is different.

Japanese high

いつから始まりますか？

Particle usage is very similar.

Arabic moderate

متى يبدأ؟

Korean is more polite/indirect.

Chinese moderate

什么时候开始？

Korean requires more particles.

Korean high

언제부터 시작되나요?

None.

Portuguese high

Quando começa?

Korean is more formal.

Easily Confused

~은/는 언제부터 시작되나요? مقابل 언제예요?

Too general.

Use for dates, not start times.

الأسئلة الشائعة (1)

Yes, for events.

هل كان هذا مفيداً؟

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