처음
Meaning: first time
What does 처음 mean?
처음 [cheoeum] is a noun meaning "first time". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 처음 [cheoeum] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
네, 매주 와요. 처음 오셨어요?
Yes, I come every week. Is it your first time?
How to Use 처음 in Conversation
As a noun, 처음 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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