§ Understanding 올해
Let's talk about the Korean word for 'this year': 올해. It's a fundamental word you'll hear all the time, so getting comfortable with it is a big step in your Korean learning journey. Think of it as the Korean equivalent of 'this year' in English.
- Korean Word
- 올해
- Pronunciation
- ol-hae
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Definition
- This year
§ Where you'll hear 올해
You'll encounter 올해 in a variety of everyday situations. It's extremely common when people talk about plans, events, or experiences that are happening in the present year. Here's where you're most likely to hear it:
- At Work: Discussing project timelines, annual goals, or company performance.
- At School: Talking about academic years, upcoming exams, or school events.
- In the News: Reporting on current events, economic forecasts, or annual statistics.
- In Casual Conversation: When friends and family chat about their plans, achievements, or even complaints about how the year is going.
§ 올해 in Work Situations
In a professional setting, 올해 is used to discuss current projects, budgets, and achievements. It's a quick way to reference the ongoing year without stating the specific year number.
올해 목표는 무엇입니까?
What are this year's goals?
올해 실적이 아주 좋습니다.
This year's performance is very good.
§ 올해 at School
Students and teachers frequently use 올해 when talking about academic schedules, events, and expectations for the current school year.
올해 졸업해요.
I'm graduating this year.
올해 시험이 어려울 것 같아요.
I think this year's exam will be difficult.
§ 올해 in the News
When watching or reading Korean news, you'll hear 올해 frequently as reporters discuss current events, economic trends, and annual statistics. It's crucial for understanding the timing of reported information.
올해 경제 성장률은 긍정적입니다.
This year's economic growth rate is positive.
올해 큰 변화가 예상됩니다.
Big changes are expected this year.
§ Practice makes perfect
The best way to get good at using 올해 is to use it yourself! Try making a few sentences about your own plans or observations for 'this year'.
- What are your goals 올해?
- What do you hope to achieve 올해?
- What has been interesting 올해?
रोचक तथ्य
The Korean word for 'this year', '올해' (olhae), is a combination of '오늘' (oneul, meaning 'today') and '해' (hae, meaning 'year'). Over time, '오늘 해' naturally evolved into '올해'. This linguistic progression highlights how present-day words often carry traces of their historical usage. '오늘' itself is a compound, with '오' referring to 'this/today' and '늘' meaning 'day'. Similarly, the word for 'last year', '작년' (jangnyeon), and 'next year', '내년' (naenyeon), both incorporate '년' (nyeon), a Sino-Korean character for 'year'. However, '올해' stands out by using the native Korean word '해' (hae) for 'year', giving it a unique character compared to its temporal counterparts.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Beginners often struggle with the 'oe' sound, which is a bit like the 'we' in 'west' but with rounded lips. Practice saying 'oh-lee-hae' quickly.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
올해 저는 한국어를 공부해요.
This year, I study Korean.
올해 날씨가 좋아요.
This year, the weather is good.
올해 제 생일은 5월이에요.
This year, my birthday is in May.
올해 한국에 갈 거예요.
I will go to Korea this year.
올해는 작년보다 더 바쁠 것 같아요.
It seems this year will be busier than last year.
'-보다' means 'than'
올해는 어떤 계획이 있어요?
What plans do you have for this year?
올해 처음으로 눈이 왔어요.
It snowed for the first time this year.
올해 저는 스무 살이에요.
I am twenty years old this year.
올해는 작년보다 더 빨리 지나가는 것 같아요.
This year seems to be passing faster than last year.
저는 올해 한국어를 배우기 시작했어요.
I started learning Korean this year.
올해 여름 휴가는 어디로 갈지 아직 못 정했어요.
I haven't decided where to go for summer vacation this year yet.
올해 목표는 건강하게 지내는 것입니다.
My goal for this year is to stay healthy.
올해 들어 가장 추운 날씨예요.
It's the coldest weather since the beginning of this year.
저는 올해 운전면허를 딸 계획이에요.
I plan to get my driver's license this year.
올해는 특별한 일이 많이 생길 것 같아요.
It seems like a lot of special things will happen this year.
올해 말에는 시험이 있어서 바쁠 거예요.
I'll be busy at the end of this year because of exams.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
올해는 작년보다 덥다.
This year is hotter than last year.
올해 스무 살이 됐어요.
I turned twenty this year.
올해는 좋은 일이 많을 거예요.
Many good things will happen this year.
올해 시험에 합격할 거예요.
I will pass the exam this year.
올해는 꼭 여행을 가고 싶어요.
I definitely want to travel this year.
올해부터 한국어를 배우기 시작했어요.
I started learning Korean from this year.
올해는 더 열심히 공부할 거예요.
I will study harder this year.
올해 개봉하는 영화가 기대돼요.
I'm looking forward to the movies releasing this year.
올해는 특별한 계획이 없어요.
I don't have any special plans this year.
올해의 마지막 날이 다가와요.
The last day of this year is approaching.
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
올해 (o-rae) means 'this year'. It's a common and practical word to know. You can use it at the beginning of a sentence to talk about something happening or that happened this year. For example, '올해 한국에 갈 거예요' (I am going to Korea this year). You can also use it to modify other nouns, like '올해 계획' (this year's plan).
A common mistake is confusing '올해' with '작년' (jak-nyeon - last year) or '내년' (nae-nyeon - next year). Remember: 올 (ol) often relates to 'this current one' or 'this upcoming one', and 해 (hae) means 'year'. So, 올해 literally means 'this year'.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Native Korean
मूल अर्थ: This year
Koreanicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In South Korea, it's common to greet people with questions about their well-being in the new year, often using '올해' in phrases like '올해는 잘 지내셨어요?' (Have you been doing well this year?). People also frequently discuss their '올해 목표' (this year's goals) as part of conversations about personal growth and future plans. Additionally, '올해' is often used when reminiscing about past events or making plans for upcoming celebrations like Chuseok or Seollal.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Talking about plans for the current year
- 올해 계획 (this year's plan)
- 올해 목표 (this year's goal)
- 올해는 제가~ (this year I will~)
Discussing events happening in the current year
- 올해 생일 (this year's birthday)
- 올해 졸업 (this year's graduation)
- 올해 날씨 (this year's weather)
Comparing the current year to previous years
- 작년보다 올해 (this year compared to last year)
- 올해는 작년과 달라요 (this year is different from last year)
- 올해 초 (early this year)
Talking about the end of the year
- 올해 말 (end of this year)
- 올해 마지막 (this year's last)
- 올해가 끝나기 전에 (before this year ends)
Asking about someone's age or birthday in the current year
- 올해 몇 살이에요? (How old are you this year?)
- 올해 생일은 언제예요? (When is your birthday this year?)
- 올해 스무 살 (twenty years old this year)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"올해 세운 목표가 뭐예요? (What are your goals for this year?)"
"올해 가보고 싶은 곳이 있어요? (Is there anywhere you want to visit this year?)"
"올해 가장 기대되는 일이 뭐예요? (What are you most looking forward to this year?)"
"올해 한국어 공부는 잘 되고 있어요? (Is your Korean study going well this year?)"
"올해 들어 가장 좋았던 기억은 뭐예요? (What's your best memory so far this year?)"
डायरी विषय
올해 이루고 싶은 세 가지 목표를 적어보세요. (Write down three goals you want to achieve this year.)
올해 새롭게 시도해보고 싶은 것이 있다면 무엇인가요? (If there's something new you want to try this year, what is it?)
올해 감사했던 일들을 다섯 가지 써보세요. (Write down five things you were grateful for this year.)
올해 가장 인상 깊었던 경험은 무엇인가요? (What was your most memorable experience this year?)
올해 말 자신에게 해주고 싶은 말은 무엇인가요? (What do you want to say to yourself at the end of this year?)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालThe Korean word for 'this year' is 올해 (ollhae).
Yes, 올해 is a very common and essential word to know when talking about time, especially in everyday conversations.
You can use 올해 like this: 올해는 바빴어요 (Ollhaeneun bappasseoyo). This means 'This year was busy.' Or 올해 뭐 할 거예요? (Ollhae mwo hal geoyeyo?) meaning 'What are you going to do this year?'
올해 means 'this year.' 작년 (jaknyeon) means 'last year,' and 내년 (naenyeon) means 'next year.' They are all common time-related nouns.
No, 올해 itself doesn't change forms. It's a noun. However, the verbs or particles attached to it will change depending on the sentence's grammar.
Yes, you can use 올해 with past, present, and future tenses, as it just refers to the current year. For example, 올해 여행했어요 (Ollhae yeohaenghaesseoyo) - 'I traveled this year' (past). 올해 공부해요 (Ollhae gongbuhaeyo) - 'I study this year' (present/habitual). 올해 결혼할 거예요 (Ollhae gyeolhonhal geoyeyo) - 'I will get married this year' (future).
올해 itself is neutral. The formality comes from the sentence structure and the verb endings you use with it, not the word 올해 itself.
올해 is an A1 level word, meaning it's foundational and one of the first words you'll learn as a beginner.
A common phrase is 올해 목표 (ollhae mokpyo), which means 'this year's goal' or 'New Year's resolution.'
올해 is pronounced 'oll-hae'. The 'ㄹㅎ' (r-h) combination often results in a sound similar to a double 'ㄹ' (ll) or a slightly prolonged 'l' sound followed by a soft 'h'.
खुद को परखो 42 सवाल
Choose the correct Korean word for 'this year'.
올해 (olhae) means 'this year'. 내년 (naenyeon) is 'next year', 작년 (jangnyeon) is 'last year', and 오늘 (oneul) is 'today'.
Which of these sentences correctly uses '올해'?
The sentence '저는 올해 한국에 가요.' directly translates to 'I am going to Korea this year,' using '올해' correctly.
What is the English meaning of '올해 생일은 7월이에요.'?
올해 (olhae) means 'this year'. 생일 (saengil) means 'birthday'. 7월 (chir-wol) means 'July'. 그래서, '올해 생일은 7월이에요.' means 'My birthday is in July this year.'
The word '올해' means 'next year'.
No, '올해' means 'this year'. 'Next year' is '내년'.
'저는 올해 바빠요.' means 'I am busy this year.'.
Yes, '저는 올해 바빠요.' correctly translates to 'I am busy this year,' with '올해' meaning 'this year' and '바빠요' meaning 'I am busy.'
If someone asks '올해 계획이 뭐예요?' (What are your plans for this year?), they are asking about plans for the past.
No, they are asking about plans for the current year, not the past, because '올해' means 'this year'.
This sentence means 'I learn Korean this year.' The order is Subject + Adverb (this year) + Object + Verb.
This means 'This year is a warm winter.' The topic particle '-는' attaches to '올해'.
This means 'My friend is twenty years old this year.' '스무 살' means 'twenty years old'.
저는 ___ 한국어를 공부하기 시작했어요. (I started studying Korean this year.)
The sentence indicates the action of starting to study Korean happened in the current year, so '올해' (this year) is the correct word.
___는 제 생일이에요. (This year is my birthday.)
The sentence refers to a birthday happening in the present year, making '올해' (this year) the appropriate choice.
우리는 ___ 제주도에 갈 거예요. (We are going to Jeju Island this year.)
The sentence describes a plan to go to Jeju Island within the current year, so '올해' (this year) is correct.
___는 날씨가 정말 더워요. (This year the weather is really hot.)
The sentence talks about the weather condition of the current year, thus '올해' (this year) is the best fit.
저는 ___ 대학교를 졸업할 예정이에요. (I plan to graduate from university this year.)
The sentence indicates a plan to graduate within the current year, making '올해' (this year) the correct term.
___는 새로운 일을 시작했어요. (I started a new job this year.)
The sentence describes starting a new job in the current year, so '올해' (this year) is the right answer.
Choose the correct Korean word for 'this year' to complete the sentence: 저는 ___ 한국어를 배우기 시작했어요.
'올해' means 'this year'. '내년' is 'next year', '작년' is 'last year', and '오늘' is 'today'.
Which sentence correctly uses '올해'?
'올해' refers to the current year, making it appropriate for future plans within the same year.
What is the English translation of '올해는 날씨가 아주 좋았어요.'?
'올해' means 'this year', and '좋았어요' is the past tense of '좋다' (to be good).
The sentence '올해는 제 생일이 5월이에요.' means 'My birthday is in May this year.'
'올해' means 'this year', and '제 생일이 5월이에요' means 'my birthday is in May'.
'올해' can be used to talk about events that happened last year.
'올해' specifically refers to 'this year'. For 'last year', you would use '작년'.
If someone says '올해는 바쁘지 않아요.', they are saying 'I am not busy this year.'
'올해' means 'this year', and '바쁘지 않아요' means 'am not busy'.
___ 저는 한국어를 배우기 시작했습니다. (This year, I started learning Korean.)
The sentence indicates an action that began in 'this year'.
___ 여행 계획을 세우고 있습니다. (I am planning a trip for this year.)
The context implies planning for the current year.
___ 졸업하는 학생들이 많습니다. (There are many students graduating this year.)
The action of graduating is referring to the current year.
___는 저에게 특별한 해가 될 것입니다. (This year will be a special year for me.)
The sentence expresses a future expectation for the current year.
우리는 ___ 더 열심히 공부하기로 결심했습니다. (We decided to study harder this year.)
The decision to study harder applies to the current year.
___ 기온이 유난히 높습니다. (The temperature is unusually high this year.)
The observation about the temperature refers to the current year.
This sentence asks if someone plans to return to Korea this year. '올해' (this year) comes first to establish the timeframe.
The sentence states that new goals were set this year. '올해' (this year) begins the sentence, followed by '새로운 목표' (new goals) and the verb '세웠어요' (were set).
This sentence expresses a wish to be able to travel this year. '올해는' (as for this year) sets the topic, followed by the action '여행을 갈 수 있기를' (to be able to travel) and the wish '바랍니다' (I hope).
The speaker is talking about the weather.
The speaker is discussing a personal goal.
The speaker is talking about recent graduates.
Read this aloud:
올해는 어떤 새로운 계획을 세우셨나요?
Focus: 올해는
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
올해 가장 기억에 남는 일은 무엇인가요?
Focus: 기억에 남는
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
올해는 작년보다 더 행복한 한 해가 되기를 바랍니다.
Focus: 행복한 한 해가
तुमने कहा:
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यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
daily_life के और शब्द
사고
A2An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
주소
A1Address, the details of where a building is located.
오전
A1Morning, A.M.
약속
A1Appointment; Promise
사월
A1April; the fourth month of the year.
밤에
A2during the night; at night
다니다
A1To attend; to commute to.
팔월
A1August; the eighth month of the year.
나쁘게
A2Badly; in an unsatisfactory or improper way.
가방
A1Bag
