Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lose Track of Time" in Korean
“Lose Track of Time” in Korean is 시간 가는 줄 모르다 (pronounced "Sigan Ganeun Jul Moreuda").
시간 가는 줄 모르다
Sigan Ganeun Jul Moreuda
Usage & Context
Losing track of time means becoming so absorbed in an activity that you forget how much time has passed. This is a common experience during Korean gaming, hobbies, and social gatherings.
Example Sentence
게임을 하다 보면 시간 가는 줄 몰라요.
When playing games I lose track of time.
How to use 시간 가는 줄 모르다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lose Track of Time” is 시간 가는 줄 모르다, romanized as Sigan Ganeun Jul Moreuda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
시간 (Sigan) sounds like 'shee-gahn'. 가는 (Ganeun) is 'gah-neun', with 'gah' like 'garden' and 'neun' like 'noon' but with a shorter 'oo'. 줄 (Jul) is like 'jool'. 모르다 (Moreuda) is 'moh-roo-dah', with 'moh' like 'moan', 'roo' like 'room' (but shorter), and 'dah' like 'dah'. The 'ㄹ' in '줄' often sounds like an 'l' when followed by '모르다'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
시간 가는 줄 모릅니다
Sigan Ganeun Jul Moreumnida
Formal declarative form, used in polite or formal speech/writing.
More Example Sentences
Someone talking about binge-watching a captivating K-drama.
이 드라마는 너무 재밌어서 시간 가는 줄 몰랐어.
This drama was so interesting that I lost track of time.
Realizing how much time has passed during a lively social gathering.
친구들과 수다 떨다 보니 시간 가는 줄 몰랐네요.
Chatting with friends, I lost track of time.
Describing deep immersion and enjoyment in a new passion.
새로운 취미에 빠져서 시간 가는 줄 모르고 있어요.
I'm so absorbed in my new hobby that I'm losing track of time.
Cultural Context
This phrase is incredibly common in daily Korean conversation, especially when discussing hobbies, entertainment (like K-dramas or gaming), or deep work. It conveys a sense of being deeply immersed and enjoying an activity so much that one becomes oblivious to the passage of time. It's often used with a slightly surprised or even apologetic tone when realizing how much time has actually passed.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
시간 가는 줄 몰랐네.
I didn't realize how much time had passed.
시간 가는 줄 모르고 놀았어.
I played without realizing how much time had passed.
시간 가는 줄 모르고 일했어.
I worked without realizing how much time had passed.
Related Expressions
푹 빠지다
Puk ppajida
To be deeply absorbed/immersed
정신없이 하다
Jeongsin-eopsi hada
To do something frantically/without thinking (can imply losing track of time)
밤새다
Bamsaeda
To stay up all night
시간이 쏜살같다
Sigani sson-salgatda
Time flies like an arrow
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