저녁
The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
Examples
3 of 5저녁 노을이 예뻐요.
The evening sunset is pretty.
즐거운 저녁 되십시오.
Have a pleasant evening.
오늘 저녁 뭐 해?
What are you doing this evening?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeo-nyeok: Sounds like 'Jour-ney' - the journey of the sun ends in the '저녁'.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 7시에 ______을 먹습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 저녁
Examples
저녁 노을이 예뻐요.
everydayThe evening sunset is pretty.
즐거운 저녁 되십시오.
formalHave a pleasant evening.
오늘 저녁 뭐 해?
informalWhat are you doing this evening?
저녁 식사 습관의 변화.
academicChanges in dinner eating habits.
저녁 회식이 있습니다.
businessThere is an evening staff dinner.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
저녁 맛있게 드세요.
Enjoy your dinner.
저녁에 만나요.
See you in the evening.
저녁 준비해요.
I'm preparing dinner.
Often Confused With
저녁 is 'evening' (sunset to late evening), while 밤 is 'night' (when it is dark/sleeping time).
Usage Notes
Similar to '아침' and '점심', this refers to both the time and the meal.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '저녁' with '오후' (afternoon).
Memory Tip
Jeo-nyeok: Sounds like 'Jour-ney' - the journey of the sun ends in the '저녁'.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Evening '회식' (company dinners) are a significant part of Korean professional culture.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 7시에 ______을 먹습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 저녁
Related Grammar Rules
More daily life words
쉬다
A1To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.
아침
A1The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
숙제하다
A1To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.
점심
A1The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).
마시다
A1To drink or swallow liquid. It can also refer to breathing in air.
만나다
A1To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.
기다리다
A1To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.
이야기하다
A1To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.
듣다
A1To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.
보다
A1To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.
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