A1 adverb beginner

언제

[eonje]

Meaning: when

What does 언제 mean?

언제 [eonje] is an adverb meaning "when". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (2)

Here are real-life sentences where 언제 [eonje] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

생일이 언제예요?

When is your birthday?

📚 From Numbers, Dates & Time

한국에는 언제 오셨어요?

When did you come to Korea?

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

How to Use 언제 in Conversation

언제 is a adverb. Listen to how native speakers use it in context — Korean meaning depends heavily on the surrounding particles and politeness markers. The examples above show its natural placement in real conversation.

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