아침
The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
Examples
3 of 5아침을 꼭 드세요.
Please make sure to eat breakfast.
좋은 아침입니다.
Good morning.
아침 먹었어?
Did you eat breakfast?
Word Family
Memory Tip
A-chim sounds like a sneeze you might do when you wake up in the morning!
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 8시에 ____을 먹어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 아침
Examples
아침을 꼭 드세요.
everydayPlease make sure to eat breakfast.
좋은 아침입니다.
formalGood morning.
아침 먹었어?
informalDid you eat breakfast?
아침 시간은 학습에 효율적입니다.
academicMorning time is efficient for learning.
아침 회의가 9시에 있습니다.
businessThe morning meeting is at 9 o'clock.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
내일 아침
tomorrow morning
오늘 아침
this morning
아침마다
every morning
Often Confused With
오전 is AM/Morning as a technical time division, while 아침 is the general time after waking up.
Usage Notes
Use '아침' to mean both the time of day and the meal itself.
Common Mistakes
Saying '아침밥을 먹다' is okay, but just '아침을 먹다' is more natural and common.
Memory Tip
A-chim sounds like a sneeze you might do when you wake up in the morning!
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Koreans traditionally eat rice and soup for breakfast, though toast is now common.
Quick Quiz
저는 보통 8시에 ____을 먹어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 아침
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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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).
저녁
A1The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
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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