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A1 interjection #1,200 الأكثر شيوعاً 5 دقيقة للقراءة

몇 시예요?

myeot siyeyo? الأكثر شيوعاً #1,200

When you want to ask about the time in Korean, you can use the phrase 몇 시예요? (myeot si-ye-yo?). This is a very common and practical expression that you'll use frequently.

The word 몇 (myeot) means 'how many' or 'what number,' and 시 (si) means 'hour' or 'o'clock.' Adding -예요 (-ye-yo) makes it a polite question.

So, literally translated, it's like asking 'How many o'clock is it?'

You can use this phrase in almost any situation when you need to know the current time, and it's suitable for beginners because it's a fundamental part of daily conversation.

When asking about the current time in Korean, the phrase you'll commonly use is 몇 시예요? (myeot si-ye-yo?). This literally translates to "What hour is it?" or "What time is it?".

The word 몇 (myeot) means "how many" or "what number," and 시 (si) refers to "hour." The ending -예요? (ye-yo?) is a polite and common way to form a question in Korean. This phrase is suitable for most everyday situations when you need to inquire about the time.

When asking "What time is it?" in Korean, you use "몇 시예요?" (myeot si-ye-yo?).

This phrase is commonly used in everyday situations to inquire about the current time.

For example, if you want to know the time, you can simply say "몇 시예요?" to a friend or someone you're speaking with casually.

You can also use this phrase when trying to confirm an appointment or schedule.

It's a straightforward and essential phrase for basic communication in Korean.

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§ Understanding 몇 시예요?

The Korean phrase 몇 시예요? (myeot si-ye-yo?) is a straightforward way to ask "What time is it?". It's a fundamental phrase you'll use often in daily conversations, especially when you need to know the time for appointments, meeting up with friends, or simply planning your day. Let's break down its components and how to use it effectively.

Word Breakdown

몇 (myeot): This is an interrogative pronoun meaning "how many" or "what number". In this context, it asks "what number hour".
시 (si): This is the native Korean word for "hour" or "o'clock".
-예요 (-ye-yo): This is a common and polite interrogative ending used to form questions. It literally means "is it?" or "are they?".

§ How to Use 몇 시예요? in a Sentence

Asking "What time is it?" in Korean is very straightforward. You simply say 몇 시예요? The phrase itself is a complete sentence. There are no complicated grammar rules or prepositions to worry about when just asking for the current time. The beauty of this phrase is its simplicity and directness.

When someone asks you 몇 시예요?, you will respond by stating the hour using native Korean numbers, followed by 시 (si), and then the minutes using Sino-Korean numbers, followed by 분 (bun), and finally, the polite ending -입니다 (-im-ni-da) or -예요 (-ye-yo)/-이에요 (-i-e-yo).

§ Examples of Using 몇 시예요?

몇 시예요? 지금 한 시예요. (What time is it? It's one o'clock now.)

In this example, 한 시예요 (han si-ye-yo) means "it's one o'clock." 한 (han) is the native Korean word for one.

점심 시간이에요. 몇 시예요? (It's lunchtime. What time is it?)

Here, the question follows a statement to inquire about the current time during lunchtime.

죄송하지만 몇 시예요? (Excuse me, what time is it?)

It's polite to add 죄송하지만 (joe-song-ha-ji-man - excuse me/I'm sorry but) when approaching someone to ask for the time, especially a stranger.

영화가 몇 시예요? (What time is the movie?)

You can also use 몇 시예요? to ask about the scheduled time of an event. In this case, the topic (영화 - yeong-hwa, movie) comes before the question.

지금 몇 시예요? 다섯 시 반이에요. (What time is it now? It's half past five.)

Here, 다섯 시 반 (da-seot si ban) means "half past five." 다섯 (da-seot) is the native Korean word for five, and 반 (ban) means half.

§ Responding to 몇 시예요?

To respond, you'll need to know how to tell time in Korean. As mentioned, hours use native Korean numbers and minutes use Sino-Korean numbers. Let's look at a few common time responses.

Hours (Native Korean Numbers)

1 o'clock: 한 시 (han si)
2 o'clock: 두 시 (du si)
3 o'clock: 세 시 (se si)
4 o'clock: 네 시 (ne si)
5 o'clock: 다섯 시 (da-seot si)
...and so on up to 12 o'clock (열두 시 - yeol-du si)

Minutes (Sino-Korean Numbers)

10 minutes: 십 분 (sip bun)
30 minutes: 삼십 분 (sam-sip bun) or 반 (ban - for half past the hour)
45 minutes: 사십오 분 (sa-sip-o bun)

So, if it's 3:20, you would say: 세 시 이십 분이에요 (se si i-sip bun-i-e-yo).

§ Summary

몇 시예요? is a basic, essential phrase for any Korean learner. It's polite, widely understood, and easy to use. Master this phrase and you'll be able to navigate time-related conversations with confidence!

Alright, let's learn how to ask 'What time is it?' in Korean. It's super useful. The phrase is 몇 시예요? (myeot si-ye-yo?). It's an A1 level phrase, meaning you should learn it early.

DEFINITION: What time is it?

§ Basic Usage

This is a direct question you can use in almost any situation where you need to know the time. It's polite enough for most interactions.

지금 몇 시예요? (jigeum myeot si-ye-yo?)
What time is it now?

§ Where you actually hear this word

You'll hear 몇 시예요? all the time. Here are some common places:

At Work: Whether you're in an office, a shop, or a restaurant, knowing the time is crucial.
At School: Students often ask this, especially when they're eager for class to end or curious about break time.
In Public: On the street, at the bus stop, in a cafe – if someone needs to know the time, this is what they'll say.

§ In a Work Setting

Imagine you're at work, and you have a meeting soon. You might ask a colleague:

김대리님, 몇 시예요? (Kim dae-ri-nim, myeot si-ye-yo?)
Assistant Manager Kim, what time is it?

§ At School

During a long class, a student might quietly ask a friend:

야, 지금 몇 시예요? (Ya, jigeum myeot si-ye-yo?)
Hey, what time is it now?

§ In Daily Life and News

If you're out and about and your phone dies, you might ask a stranger:

실례합니다, 몇 시예요? (shil-lye-ham-ni-da, myeot si-ye-yo?)
Excuse me, what time is it?

While you won't hear a news anchor directly ask 몇 시예요?, the news will often *tell* you the time for events using this structure. For example, they might say something like:

저녁 7시에 회의가 있습니다. (jeo-nyeok ilgop si-e hoe-ui-ga it-seup-ni-da)
The meeting is at 7 PM.

See how the '시' (si) for 'o'clock' is used there? Knowing 몇 시예요? helps you understand these responses and statements about time.

§ Responding to 'What time is it?'

When someone asks you 몇 시예요?, you'll need to know how to tell the time in Korean. You use Korean native numbers for the hour and Sino-Korean numbers for the minutes.

한 시예요. (han si-ye-yo.)
It's one o'clock.

두 시 반이에요. (du si ban-i-e-yo.)
It's half past two. (Literally: two o'clock half)

Practice asking and answering this basic question, and you'll be well on your way to navigating daily conversations in Korean.

How Formal Is It?

رسمي

"지금 몇 시입니까? (Could you please tell me what time it is?)"

محايد

"지금 몇 시예요? (What time is it now?)"

غير رسمي

"몇 시야? (What time is it? - to a close friend)"

أمثلة حسب المستوى

지금 몇 시예요?

Now what time is it?

몇 시예요? 우리는 가야 해요.

What time is it? We have to go.

회의는 몇 시예요?

What time is the meeting?

점심 시간은 몇 시예요?

What time is lunchtime?

영화는 몇 시에 시작해요?

What time does the movie start?

버스 몇 시에 와요?

What time does the bus come?

지금 몇 시인지 알려주세요.

Please tell me what time it is now.

몇 시예요? 너무 늦었어요.

What time is it? It's too late.

지금 몇 시예요? 영화 시작하려면 서둘러야 해요.

What time is it now? We need to hurry if the movie is going to start.

This is a direct and common way to ask 'What time is it?'

벌써 세 시예요? 시간이 정말 빠르네요.

It's already three o'clock? Time flies so fast.

Here, '몇 시예요?' is implied in the context of realizing the current time.

회의는 몇 시예요? 제가 늦지 않도록 미리 알려주세요.

What time is the meeting? Please let me know in advance so I'm not late.

Used to inquire about the scheduled time of an event.

혹시 지금 몇 시인지 아세요? 제 시계가 멈췄어요.

Do you happen to know what time it is now? My watch stopped.

A polite way to ask, implying a need for the information.

밤늦게까지 일했는데, 벌써 새벽 두 시예요?

I worked late into the night, is it already two in the morning?

Expresses surprise at the late hour.

약속 시간은 몇 시예요? 제가 기억이 잘 안 나서요.

What time is the appointment? I can't quite remember.

Used when trying to confirm a previously agreed-upon time.

지금 몇 시인지 알려주시면 감사하겠습니다. 기차 시간을 확인해야 해요.

I would be grateful if you could tell me what time it is now. I need to check the train schedule.

A very polite and formal way to ask, often used in more serious contexts.

학교는 몇 시에 끝나요? 아이들을 데리러 가야 해서요.

What time does school end? I have to go pick up the children.

Asking about the ending time of an activity.

أنماط نحوية

Counters for hours (시) and minutes (분) Question word 몇 (myeot) - how many/what The topic particle 은/는 (-eun/-neun) The time particle 에 (-e) Polite declarative ending -아요/어요 (-ayo/-eoyo) Polite interrogative ending -아요/어요? (-ayo/-eoyo?)

أنماط الجُمل

지금 몇 시예요? (Jigeum myeot si-yeyo?)

지금 몇 시예요? (What time is it now?)

몇 시에 만날까요? (Myeot si-e mannal-kkayo?)

몇 시에 만날까요? (What time shall we meet?)

점심은 몇 시예요? (Jeomsim-eun myeot si-yeyo?)

점심은 몇 시예요? (What time is lunch?)

수업이 몇 시에 시작해요? (Sueop-i myeot si-e sijak-haeyo?)

수업이 몇 시에 시작해요? (What time does class start?)

집에 몇 시에 가요? (Jib-e myeot si-e gayo?)

집에 몇 시에 가요? (What time are you going home?)

영화는 몇 시에 시작해요? (Yeonghwa-neun myeot si-e sijak-haeyo?)

영화는 몇 시에 시작해요? (What time does the movie start?)

은행은 몇 시에 문을 닫아요? (Eunhaeng-eun myeot si-e mun-eul dadayo?)

은행은 몇 시에 문을 닫아요? (What time does the bank close?)

콘서트는 몇 시에 끝나요? (Konseoteu-neun myeot si-e kkeutnayo?)

콘서트는 몇 시에 끝나요? (What time does the concert end?)