Korean Dictionary
How to say "Evening" in Korean
“Evening” in Korean is 저녁 (pronounced "jeonyeok").
저녁
jeonyeok
Usage & Context
The word for evening, the later part of the day. This is commonly used in dinner time and social activities.
Example Sentence
저녁에 밥을 먹어요.
I eat dinner in the evening.
How to use 저녁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Evening” is 저녁, romanized as jeonyeok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation 'jeo-nyeok' starts with 'jeo' which sounds like 'juh' in 'juggle'. The 'nyeok' part is like 'nyuck' in 'knuckle' but with a soft 'y' sound and a clear, crisp 'k' at the end.
More Example Sentences
Planning a meal with friends or family.
오늘 저녁에 뭐 먹을까요?
What should we eat for dinner tonight?
Describing a beautiful sunset or evening sky.
저녁 노을이 정말 아름다웠어요.
The evening glow was truly beautiful.
Talking about working late hours.
늦은 저녁까지 일했어요.
I worked until late evening.
Cultural Context
저녁 (jeonyeok) is strongly associated with dinner (저녁밥, jeonyeokbap). Sharing dinner is a significant social activity in Korea, whether with family, friends, or colleagues. '회식' (hoesik), company dinners, are a common part of Korean corporate culture and often take place in the evening. It's also a time for relaxation and winding down after a day's work.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
저녁밥
dinner
저녁 식사
dinner (more formal)
저녁 약속
evening appointment/plan
Related Expressions
아침
achim
morning
점심
jeomsim
lunch
밤
bam
night
해질녘
haejillyeok
sunset / dusk
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