B1 noun intermediate

이전

[ijeon]

Meaning: before, previously

What does 이전 mean?

이전 [ijeon] is a noun meaning "before, previously". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

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

지현 씨는 이전에 IT 회사에서 개발자로 일하셨어요.

Jihyun previously worked as a developer at an IT company.

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How to Use 이전 in Conversation

As a noun, 이전 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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