Korean Dictionary
How to say "Night" in Korean
“Night” in Korean is 밤 (pronounced "bam").
밤
bam
Usage & Context
The word for night, the dark part of the day. This is commonly used in sleep time and nighttime activities.
Example Sentence
밤에 자요.
I sleep at night.
How to use 밤 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Night” is 밤, romanized as bam.
Usage tip
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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 밤.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation 'bam' sounds exactly like the 'bam' in 'bamboo' or the exclamation 'bam!'. It is a short, crisp, and clear sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing a recent experience of poor sleep.
어젯밤에 잠을 잘 못 잤어요.
I couldn't sleep well last night.
Talking about late-night leisure activities.
밤늦게까지 놀았어요.
I played until late at night.
Describing a beautiful nighttime scene.
밤하늘의 별들이 정말 예뻤어요.
The stars in the night sky were really pretty.
Cultural Context
밤 (bam) refers to the dark hours. While 저녁 (jeonyeok - evening) often implies the early part of the night when people are still active, 밤 extends to the deep night. '밤샘' (bamsaem) refers to staying up all night, often for studying or working, which is a common experience for Korean students and office workers. '밤문화' (bam-munhwa) refers to nightlife, which is vibrant in major Korean cities.
Editorial note
We review entries like 밤 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
밤늦게
late at night
밤새도록
throughout the night
굿밤
good night (slangy, from English 'Good Night')
Related Expressions
낮
nat
day / daytime
새벽
saebyeok
dawn / early morning
야간
yagan
nighttime (often for activities, e.g., 야간 근무 - night shift)
밤새
bamsae
all night long
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