Korean Dictionary
How to say "Screen time" in Korean
“Screen time” in Korean is 화면 시간 (pronounced "Hwamyeon sigan").
화면 시간
Hwamyeon sigan
Usage & Context
Time spent using electronic devices like phones and computers. Korean parents increasingly monitor and limit children's screen time.
Example Sentence
아이의 화면 시간을 제한합니다.
I limit my child's screen time.
How to use 화면 시간 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Screen time” is 화면 시간, romanized as Hwamyeon sigan.
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 화면 시간.
Pronunciation Guide
화면 (Hwamyeon) sounds like 'hwa' as in 'flower' followed by 'myun' as in 'myung' (like Myung-dong). 시간 (sigan) sounds like 'she' followed by 'gahn' as in 'gone'. Each syllable is pronounced with relatively equal stress.
More Example Sentences
A parent expressing concern about their child's device usage.
요즘 아이들 화면 시간이 너무 길어요.
Kids' screen time is too long these days.
Health advice given to someone about digital habits.
자기 전에 화면 시간을 줄이는 게 좋아요.
It's good to reduce screen time before bed.
Discussing common challenges faced by parents.
부모님들이 아이들의 화면 시간을 관리하기 어려워해요.
Parents find it difficult to manage their children's screen time.
Cultural Context
In tech-savvy South Korea, '화면 시간' is a major topic of discussion among parents and educators. With high smartphone penetration, concerns about digital addiction (디지털 중독) are prevalent. Many parents use apps or device settings to monitor and limit their children's usage, often aiming for a '디지털 디톡스' (digital detox) for their families.
Editorial note
We review entries like 화면 시간 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
화면 시간 제한
screen time limit
화면 시간 관리
screen time management
화면 시간 줄이기
reducing screen time
Related Expressions
스마트폰 중독
seumateupon jungdok
smartphone addiction
미디어 노출
midieo nochul
media exposure
디지털 기기
dijital gigi
digital devices
사용 시간
sayong sigan
usage time (general)
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