Korean Dictionary
How to say "Morning" in Korean
“Morning” in Korean is 아침 (pronounced "achim").
아침
achim
Usage & Context
The word for morning, the early part of the day. This is commonly used in daily routines and greetings.
Example Sentence
아침에 일어나요.
I wake up in the morning.
How to use 아침 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Morning” is 아침, romanized as achim.
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 아침.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation 'a-chim' has an 'a' sound like in 'father'. The 'chim' part sounds like 'chim' in 'chimney' but with a slightly softer 'ch' sound, almost like a 'j' in 'jam' but unvoiced. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A common polite greeting or question among Koreans.
아침 식사 하셨어요?
Did you have breakfast?
Describing one's personal habit or preference for mornings.
저는 아침형 인간이에요.
I'm a morning person.
Talking about a daily routine or habit.
매일 아침 운동해요.
I exercise every morning.
Cultural Context
While '좋은 아침이에요' (Good morning) exists, '안녕하세요' (Hello) is more commonly used as a general greeting even in the morning. Asking '아침 식사 하셨어요?' (Did you have breakfast?) is a very common and caring way to greet someone, especially among colleagues or friends. Many Koreans eat a traditional breakfast, often including rice, soup, and various side dishes.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아침밥
breakfast (lit. morning rice)
아침 일찍
early in the morning
아침부터
from morning (onwards)
Related Expressions
점심
jeomsim
lunch / noon
저녁
jeonyeok
evening / dinner
새벽
saebyeok
dawn / early morning
오전
ojeon
A.M. (before noon)
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