언제나처럼
eonjenacheoreom
The English phrase "as always" is translated into Korean as 언제나처럼 (eonjenacheoreom).
언제나처럼 is used to say that something is happening in the same way it usually does.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 언제나 (always) and -처럼 (like/as).
Which one should you use?
The phrase 늘 그렇듯 is a common alternative that emphasizes the repetitive nature of a situation. Additionally, the single syllable word 늘 can be used as a shorter, more concise synonym for 언제나.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 언제나 can be used on its own to mean "always" or "at all times".
How do you pronounce it?
eonjenacheoreom
Did you know?
- If you use 언제나처럼 to describe a person's habit, it can sometimes carry a subtle tone of sarcasm, implying they are being predictably predictable.
- When expressing 'as always' in a negative context, such as 'as always, I failed', Koreans may use 변함없이 which literally means 'without change' to add a layer of irony or resignation.
- In a formal business setting, a speaker might replace 언제나 with 항상 to sound more professional and precise.
Examples in context
- 오늘도 항상 저렇게 예쁘셔요.You are as beautiful as always today.
- 여기 가게는 늘 사람이 많아.This store is always crowded.
- 그는 언제나처럼 일찍 왔어요.geuneun eonjena-cheoreom iljjik wasseoyo.He arrived early, as always.
- 언제나처럼 맛있는 음식을 준비했어요.eonjena-cheoreom masinneun eumsigeul junbi-haesseoyo.I prepared delicious food, as always.
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun meet at a cafe.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨, 언제나처럼 커피 한 잔인가요?Minjun ssi, eonjena-cheoreom keopi han jan-ingayo?Minjun, is it just a cup of coffee, as always?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 수빈 씨도 아메리카노 마실 거예요?Ne, Subin ssi-do amerikano masil geoyeyo?Yes, will you have an americano too, Subin?
- 수빈 Su-bin저는 오늘은 라떼를 마실게요.Jeoneun oneureun ratte-reul masilgeyo.I will have a latte today.
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요, 제가 주문할게요.Joayo, jegga jumun-halgeyo.Great, I will order.
