Sometimes in Korean 🇰🇷

때로 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of "때" (ttae) as referring to a “time” or “occasion” and add "로" (ro) to form an adverb that means "in a time"—or "sometimes."
• Associate the rhythm of "때로" (ttaero) with the English word “sometimes,” as both imply occasional moments in time.

Explanation:
• "때로" (ttaero) is an adverb used to express that something occurs occasionally or sometimes.
• It often sets a contrasting or reflective tone in sentences, emphasizing sporadic occurrences.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• "가끔" (gakkeum) – also means “sometimes” or “occasionally.”
• "때때로" (ttaettaero) – a slightly more emphatic form meaning “every now and then” or “sometimes.”

Alternate Meanings and Usage:
• "때로" (ttaero) is used primarily in its literal adverbial sense; it doesn’t have common slang meanings.
• In some contexts, it might appear as "때로는" when combined with the topic marker 는 to specifically highlight the instances (e.g., "Sometimes,…").

Example Sentences:
• "나는 때로 혼자 있는 시간이 필요해."
 Romanized: "Naneun ttaero honja itneun sigani piryohæ."
 Translation: "Sometimes I need time alone."

• "때로, 예기치 않은 일이 일어난다."
 Romanized: "Ttaero, yegichi aneun iri il-eonanda."
 Translation: "Sometimes, unexpected things happen."

• "그는 때로 웃고 때로 슬퍼한다."
 Romanized: "Geuneun ttaero utgo ttaero seulpeohanda."
 Translation: "He sometimes laughs and sometimes cries."

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