Korean Dictionary
How to say "Soon" in Korean
“Soon” in Korean is 곧 (pronounced "got").
곧
got
Usage & Context
The word for soon, indicating something will happen in the near future. This is commonly used in anticipation and quick actions.
Example Sentence
곧 도착할 거예요.
I will arrive soon.
How to use 곧 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Soon” is 곧, romanized as got.
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 곧.
Pronunciation Guide
곧 (got) sounds like 'goht,' with a short 'o' like in 'pot' and a 't' sound at the end that is often unreleased or stopped, similar to the 't' in 'cat' when you don't fully pronounce it.
More Example Sentences
Predicting imminent weather changes.
곧 비가 올 것 같아요.
It looks like it's going to rain soon.
Informing someone about an upcoming arrival, often via text or call.
곧 도착할 거예요.
I'll arrive soon.
Promising a follow-up communication in the near future.
곧 다시 연락드릴게요.
I'll contact you again soon.
Cultural Context
곧 implies a relatively short, imminent future, suggesting something will happen very quickly. It conveys a sense of anticipation or urgency, making it more immediate than '나중에' (later). In K-pop, idols might tell fans '곧 만나요!' (See you soon!) to hint at an upcoming comeback or fan event, building excitement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 곧 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
곧 갈게요.
I'll go soon.
곧 봐요.
See you soon.
곧 시작할 거예요.
It will start soon.
Related Expressions
지금
jigeum
Now (very immediate)
나중에
najung-e
Later
바로
baro
Immediately / Right away
머지않아
meojian-a
Before long / Soon (more formal)
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