Korean · Question Words

언제

eonje

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a time.

Example

언제 한국에 왔어요?

When did you come to Korea?

Etymology

'언제' (eonje) combines Old Korean roots that relate to time, retaining its function as a question word for asking about temporal aspects.

How & Where It’s Used

'언제' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for formal and informal discussions regarding time, with consistent recognition across dialects.

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