다음에
da'eum-e
In Korean, 'after' is expressed as 다음에 (da'eum-e). Wiktionary also lists 앞으로 (ap-euro).
Meaning: behind, later in time, following (adv)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 다음에 | da'eum-e | |
| 앞으로 | ap-euro | [a̠pʰɯɾo̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
다음에 is used to mean 'after', 'later in time' or 'following'. It can also be translated as 'next time' when used as a standalone adverbial phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 다음에 is composed of 다음 (next) and the particle 에 (at/in/on).
Which one should you use?
If you mean 'behind' in a physical or prepositional sense, use 뒤에. For referencing or imitating something, use 연유하여 or 따라서.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
da'eum-e
Did you know?
- If you use 다음에 as a standalone phrase to decline an invitation, it can be a polite way of saying 'no' without ever actually saying the word 'no'.
- In Korean, time is often conceptualized as a flow where the future is 'ahead' of the speaker, which is why 앞으로 is used to describe events occurring after the current moment.
- When talking about the 'after' effects of a disaster or event, Koreans often use the term 후유증, which specifically refers to 'sequelae' or lingering side effects rather than just a general result.
Examples in context
- 알파벳에서는 A 다음에 B가 온다.In the alphabet, B comes after A.This sentence shows the sequence of letters in the alphabet using 다음에.Tatoeba #11105111 by intertime, translation #67292 by CK
- 그 사건이 벌어진 후에 그들은 이별했다.After that incident, they broke up.
- 오늘 회의가 끝난 다음에 서류를 제출해 주세요.Please submit the documents after today's meeting finishes.
- 점심을 먹고 나서 공원에서 만나자.Let's meet at the park after having lunch.
- 숙제를 다 끝낸 뒤에 게임을 할까?Should we play games after finishing our homework?
- 수업 다음에 만나요.su-eop da-eum-e man-na-yo.Let's meet after class.
- 점심 다음에 커피 마실까요?jeom-sim da-eum-e keo-pi ma-sil-kka-yo?Shall we drink coffee after lunch?
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Seo-yeon are planning their schedule.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 일 다음에 뭐 해요?I il daeume mwo haeyo?What do you do after this task?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 잠깐 쉴 거예요.Jeoneun jamkan swil geoyeyo.I am going to rest for a bit.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그 다음에 같이 밥 먹어요.Geu daeume gachi bap meogeoyo.After that, let's eat together.
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아요. 그렇게 해요.Joayo. Geureoke haeyo.Sounds good. Let's do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “after” translations and entries 앞으로, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
