다음
da-eum
The Korean word for "next" is 다음 (da-eum).
다음 is used to refer to something in a time, place or sequence that is closest to or follows the current one. For example, you can use it with time units: 다음 주 means "next week", 다음 달 means "next month" and 다음 해 means "next year". To express "next time", you can use the phrase 다음 번, where 번 refers to a time or occurrence.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
Which one should you use?
While 다음 refers to the very next item in a sequence, it is distinct from 나중, which means "later" in terms of an indefinite future time.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to use 다음 as an adjective to modify a noun, you can add the particle 의 to form 다음의.
How do you pronounce it?
da-eum
Did you know?
- In Korean social contexts, saying 다음 번에 ('next time') when declining an invitation is often a polite way of saying 'no' rather than a literal promise to meet.
- The word 다음 is the name of one of South Korea's largest web portals and search engines, making it a household brand name as well as a common word.
- The word 다음 might be a linguistic relative of the word for 'stepmother', 다ᄉᆞᆷ어미.
Examples in context
- 우리는 다음 달에 이동한다.We are moving next month.This sentence shows how to use 다음 regarding a move happening next month.Tatoeba #11104847 by intertime, translation #325039 by CK
- 나는 다음 달에 이동할 것이다.I'm going to move next month.This sentence demonstrates an intention to move next month using 다음.Tatoeba #11105973 by intertime, translation #4391132 by CK
- 나 다음 달엔 여기 없을 거야.I won't be here next month.This sentence uses 다음 to indicate absence in the following month.Tatoeba #13762046 by qlTmalffk, translation #2544341 by CK
- 다음 달에 결혼합니다.I'm getting married next month.
- 다음 차례는 김 선생님입니다.Next in line is Teacher Kim.
- 다음에 만나자!Let's meet next time!
- 다음 주에는 바쁠 거예요.I'll be busy next week.
- 다음 달에 여행을 가요.I'm going on a trip next month.
- 다음 해에는 새로운 목표를 세우고 싶어요.I want to set new goals next year.
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding when to meet for dinner.
- 수빈 Su-bin우리 언제 만날까?uri eonje mannalkka?When shall we meet?
- 도현 Do-hyeon다음 주에 만나자.da-eum jue mannaja.Let's meet next week.
- 수빈 Su-bin좋아, 다음 주 토요일 어때?joha, da-eum ju toyoil eottae?Okay, how about next Saturday?
- 도현 Do-hyeon그날이 좋겠어.geunari jokgesseo.That day would be great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다음, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
