Korean Dictionary
How to say "After" in Korean
“After” in Korean is 후에 (pronounced "hu-e").
후에
hu-e
Usage & Context
The word for after, indicating a time following something. This is commonly used in sequencing events and time expressions.
Example Sentence
밥을 먹은 후에 산책해요.
I take a walk after eating.
How to use 후에 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “After” is 후에, romanized as hu-e.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 후에.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "후에" (hu-e) sounds like "hoo-eh". "Hu" is pronounced like "hoo" in "hoop", and "e" is like "eh" in "bed". The two syllables flow smoothly together.
More Example Sentences
Asking about evening plans after finishing work.
퇴근 후에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do after work?
Suggesting a follow-up discussion after a scheduled meeting.
회의 후에 다시 이야기해요.
Let's talk again after the meeting.
Describing a career path immediately following an academic milestone.
졸업 후에 바로 취직했어요.
I got a job right after graduation.
Cultural Context
"후에" is a common way to express "after" in time-related contexts. While grammatically correct, in casual spoken Korean, the "에" particle is often omitted when attached to nouns, making it simply "후" (hu) (e.g., 식사 후 - after meal). When used with verbs, it typically appears as the verb ending -ㄴ/은 후에 or -고 나서.
Editorial note
We review entries like 후에 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
식사 후에
After a meal
나중에
Later (implies after some time)
몇 년 후에
After a few years
Related Expressions
~고 나서
go na-seo
after doing something (verb ending)
~ㄴ/은 후에
n/eun hu-e
after doing something (verb ending)
전에
jeo-ne
before
이후
i-hu
thereafter, subsequent (more formal)
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