A2 adverb #1,000 رایج‌ترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

아까

아까 means something happened a little while ago.

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Explanation at your level:

You use 아까 to talk about the past. If you ate lunch, you can say '아까 먹었어요' (I ate earlier). It is very easy to use!

아까 helps you connect the present to the recent past. It is perfect for explaining things you just did, like 'I saw him earlier' or 'I called you earlier'.

At this level, you can use 아까 to clarify information. It is often used to remind someone of something said or done previously in the conversation.

Native speakers use 아까 to create flow in narratives. It helps establish a timeline for events that occurred earlier in the day without needing specific clock times.

In advanced contexts, 아까 can be used to express mild frustration, such as 'I told you earlier!' (아까 말했잖아!), emphasizing the repetition of information.

Mastering 아까 involves understanding its limitations; it is generally restricted to the current day. Using it for events from yesterday would be incorrect, showing your mastery of temporal nuance.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • 아까 means 'a little while ago'.
  • It is used only for events occurring today.
  • It is an adverb and does not take particles.
  • It is very common in spoken Korean.

Hey there! 아까 (a-kka) is one of those super handy words you will use every single day in Korea. It basically means a little while ago or earlier today.

Think of it as the perfect way to talk about something that happened just a short time ago. If you ate an apple ten minutes ago, you would use 아까 to describe that action. It is incredibly common and makes your Korean sound much more natural!

The word 아까 is a native Korean word. It evolved from older forms that described the 'near past.' Linguists believe it is related to the feeling of proximity in time.

It hasn't changed much in meaning over the centuries, which shows how essential this concept is for human communication. It’s a pure Korean term, distinct from Sino-Korean words, making it part of the core vocabulary foundation.

You use 아까 when referring to a specific time earlier in the day. It is very versatile and works in both casual and polite speech.

You will often hear it paired with verbs like 'said' (말했다) or 'saw' (봤다). For example, '아까 말했잖아' (I told you earlier) is a classic phrase you'll hear in dramas all the time!

1. 아까 말했듯이: As I said earlier. 2. 아까부터: From a while ago. 3. 아까 그 사람: That person from earlier. 4. 아까 본 거: The thing I saw earlier. 5. 아까 왜 그랬어?: Why did you do that earlier?

아까 is an adverb, so it doesn't change form. It doesn't need particles like -이/가 or -을/를. Just place it before the verb or at the start of the sentence.

Pronunciation-wise, make sure to emphasize the 'kk' sound. It’s a tense consonant, so keep it sharp! It rhymes with words like '바까' (a dialect variation) but is standard in all regions.

Fun Fact

It is one of the most frequently used time-related adverbs in spoken Korean.

Pronunciation Guide

UK a-kka

Short 'a' sound followed by a sharp, tense 'kk' sound.

US a-kka

Similar to the 'a' in 'father' followed by a clipped double 'k'.

Common Errors

  • Softening the 'kk'
  • Adding an extra vowel
  • Misplacing the stress

Rhymes With

바까 가까 마까 사까 자까

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to read.

Writing 1/5

Easy to write.

Speaking 1/5

Easy to pronounce.

شنیدن 1/5

Easy to hear.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

나 먹다 보다 오늘

Learn Next

방금 이따가 어제 내일

پیشرفته

일전에 방금전

Grammar to Know

Past Tense Verb Conjugation

먹었다/먹었어요

Adverb Usage

아까 + Verb

Tense Consonants

ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ

Examples by Level

1

아까 먹었어요.

Earlier ate.

Past tense verb.

2

아까 봤어요.

Earlier saw.

Past tense verb.

3

아까 왔어요.

Earlier came.

Past tense verb.

4

아까 잤어요.

Earlier slept.

Past tense verb.

5

아까 갔어요.

Earlier went.

Past tense verb.

6

아까 읽었어요.

Earlier read.

Past tense verb.

7

아까 샀어요.

Earlier bought.

Past tense verb.

8

아까 들었어요.

Earlier heard.

Past tense verb.

1

아까 그 사람을 만났어요.

2

아까 전화했어요.

3

아까 왜 울었어요?

4

아까 숙제를 했어요.

5

아까 커피를 마셨어요.

6

아까 친구가 왔어요.

7

아까 비가 왔어요.

8

아까 문을 닫았어요.

1

아까 말한 내용이 뭐예요?

2

아까부터 기다리고 있었어요.

3

아까 본 영화 재미있었어요.

4

아까 왜 화를 냈어요?

5

아까 들은 노래가 좋아요.

6

아까 산 옷이 예뻐요.

7

아까 선생님이 오셨어요.

8

아까 질문이 있었는데요.

1

아까 분명히 여기 있었는데 어디 갔지?

2

아까 제가 말씀드린 부분 다시 설명할게요.

3

아까 그 상황은 정말 당황스러웠어요.

4

아까부터 계속 생각 중이에요.

5

아까 일은 제가 사과할게요.

6

아까 보니까 다들 바쁘더라고요.

7

아까 들은 이야기는 비밀이에요.

8

아까 그 제안은 고려해 볼게요.

1

아까 언급했던 문제는 이미 해결되었습니다.

2

아까부터 줄곧 그 생각만 하고 있었어요.

3

아까 그 태도는 다소 무례하게 느껴졌습니다.

4

아까 제가 드린 말씀의 요지는 이렇습니다.

5

아까 본 풍경이 아직도 눈에 선하네요.

6

아까의 실수는 다시 반복하지 않겠습니다.

7

아까 왜 그런 결정을 내렸는지 이해가 안 가요.

8

아까 그 소식 들으셨나요?

1

아까의 그 짧은 만남이 평생의 인연이 될 줄 몰랐습니다.

2

아까부터 뇌리를 스치는 생각이 하나 있습니다.

3

아까의 그 선택이 지금의 결과를 초래했군요.

4

아까 그토록 강조했던 이유가 이제야 이해가 됩니다.

5

아까의 그 정적은 많은 것을 의미했습니다.

6

아까 그 질문에 대한 답변을 준비했습니다.

7

아까의 그 사건 이후로 분위기가 달라졌어요.

8

아까 그토록 평화롭던 곳이 지금은 소란스럽네요.

ترکیب‌های رایج

아까 말한
아까 본
아까부터
아까 그
아까 왜
아까 들은
아까 산
아까 한
아까 온
아까 먹은

Idioms & Expressions

"아까 말했잖아"

I told you earlier

아까 말했잖아, 안 된다고!

casual

"아까부터 계속"

continuously from a while ago

아까부터 계속 울고 있어요.

neutral

"아까 그 사람"

that person from earlier

아까 그 사람이 다시 왔어.

neutral

"아까 본 거"

the thing seen earlier

아까 본 거 다시 보여줘.

casual

"아까 일은"

about what happened earlier

아까 일은 미안해.

polite

"아까 들은 대로"

as heard earlier

아까 들은 대로 할게요.

formal

Easily Confused

아까 vs 방금

Both refer to the past.

방금 is immediate (seconds ago), 아까 is a bit longer (minutes/hours ago).

방금 왔어요 vs 아까 왔어요.

아까 vs 어제

Both refer to the past.

어제 is yesterday, 아까 is today.

어제 봤어요 vs 아까 봤어요.

아까 vs 이따가

Both are time adverbs.

이따가 is future, 아까 is past.

이따가 봐요 vs 아까 봤어요.

아까 vs 먼저

Both relate to sequence.

먼저 is 'first', 아까 is 'earlier'.

먼저 가세요 vs 아까 갔어요.

Sentence Patterns

A1

아까 + [Past Tense Verb]

아까 먹었다.

A2

아까 + [Noun] + [Verb]

아까 그 사람 봤어?

B1

아까부터 + [Verb]

아까부터 기다려.

B2

아까 말한 + [Noun]

아까 말한 책 어디 있어?

B1

아까 + [Subject] + [Verb]

아까 내가 말했잖아.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

과거 past

مرتبط

방금 similar time frame

How to Use It

frequency

10

Formality Scale

Polite/Formal Neutral Casual Slang

اشتباهات رایج

Using 아까 for yesterday → 어제
아까 is only for today.
Adding particles → 아까
아까 is an adverb, no particles needed.
Confusing with 방금 → Context dependent
방금 is 'just now', 아까 is 'a while ago'.
Using in future tense → 나중에
아까 is strictly past.
Misspelling as 아가 → 아까
It needs the tense consonant.

Tips

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Memory Palace Trick

Place the word at the entrance of your house to remember things that just happened.

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When Native Speakers Use It

Use it when referring to anything that happened before this moment today.

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Cultural Insight

Koreans love being specific about time, so use this to be precise.

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Grammar Shortcut

Always pair it with a past tense verb.

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Say It Right

Practice the tense consonant 'kk' in front of a mirror.

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Don't Make This Mistake

Do not add particles like '는' or '가' to it.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the first words learners master!

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Study Smart

Use it in your daily diary entries.

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Listen Closely

Listen to how K-drama characters emphasize it.

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Context Tip

Use it to remind people of previous topics.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a clock 'A' (아) 'K' (까) ticking back.

Visual Association

Looking at a clock and pointing to a spot slightly behind the current minute hand.

Word Web

시간 과거 오늘 방금

چالش

Try to say 5 things you did earlier today using 아까.

ریشه کلمه

Native Korean

Original meaning: A short time ago

بافت فرهنگی

None, very neutral word.

Equates to 'earlier', 'a while ago', or 'just now'.

Used in almost every K-drama dialogue. Common in K-pop lyrics.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Daily life

  • 아까 뭐 했어?
  • 아까 봤어.
  • 아까 들었어.

At work

  • 아까 말씀드린 보고서입니다.
  • 아까 회의 때 말했죠.
  • 아까 연락드렸습니다.

Socializing

  • 아까 정말 즐거웠어요.
  • 아까 그 사람 누구예요?
  • 아까 왜 안 왔어요?

Shopping

  • 아까 본 옷 보여주세요.
  • 아까 산 거 교환하고 싶어요.
  • 아까 가격 물어봤는데요.

Conversation Starters

"아까 점심에 뭐 드셨어요?"

"아까 본 영화 어땠어요?"

"아까 왜 그렇게 웃으셨어요?"

"아까 제가 한 말 기억나요?"

"아까 날씨가 정말 좋았죠?"

Journal Prompts

Write about what you did earlier today using 아까.

Describe a conversation you had earlier.

What did you see earlier that made you happy?

Reflect on a mistake you made earlier.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, use 어제.

No, it is an adverb.

Make it tense and sharp.

No, never.

It is neutral and used in all levels.

Yes, it is a common variation.

Yes, especially in dialogue.

No, the word itself stays the same.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

___ 밥을 먹었어요.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 아까

아까 means earlier.

multiple choice A2

Which means 'a while ago'?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 아까

아까 is the correct term.

true false B1

Can I use 아까 for tomorrow?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

아까 is only for the past.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Matching terms to meanings.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

아까 그걸 봤어 (I saw that earlier).

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