When in Korean 🇰🇷

언제 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of "언제" (eonje) as a fusion of “언” and “제” – you might imagine asking, “When is the jam (제) ready?” to recall "when."
• Remember that it always asks about time, much like the English word "when."

Explanations:
• "언제" (eonje) is the standard interrogative word for "when" in Korean.
• It is used to inquire about time, such as schedules, events, or occurrences.
• The form does not change regardless of formality, though subsequent sentence endings might adjust for politeness.

Other Words with Similar Meaning:
• There isn’t a direct synonym for "언제" in Korean; it is the primary word used for asking "when."
• In extended expressions, phrases like "언제든지" expanding to "whenever" can be encountered, but the core meaning remains tied to the concept of time.

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• In casual conversation, "언제" is used essentially without alteration for "when."
• There are no widespread slang meanings that differ from its interrogative use.

Example Sentences:
1. 한국에 언제 와?
(Hangug-e eonje wa?)
“When are you coming to Korea?”

2. 영화가 언제 시작해?
(Yeonghwaga eonje sijakhae?)
“When does the movie start?”

3. 언제 식사할래?
(Eonje siksa hallae?)
“When do you want to have a meal?”

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