이번 주
ibeon ju
The Korean phrase for "this week" is 이번 주 (ibeon ju).
이번 주 is used as an adverb to indicate that something is happening in the current week.
Meaning: in the current week (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 주 (ju) means "week".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to specify that an action occurs during the time frame of this week, you often add the time particle 에 to the phrase, resulting in 이번 주에.
How do you pronounce it?
ibeon ju
Did you know?
- The word 주 is a homonym in Korean, sharing the same sound as words for 'state', 'lord' and 'God'.
- In Korea, the work week is traditionally viewed as starting on Monday, but some older generations and calendars still emphasize Sunday as the first day of 이번 주.
- The word 이번 in 이번 주 is composed of 이 meaning 'this' and 번 meaning 'occasion' or 'time'.
Examples in context
- 기름 가격은 이번 주에 떨어졌다.The price of oil is down this week.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a change in price using 이번 주.Tatoeba #5526782 by raining211, translation #374801 by saeb
- 이번 주에 톰이 호주에 있을 거라는 거 몰랐어?Didn't you know Tom was going to be in Australia this week?This sentence shows how to use 이번 주 to discuss someone's presence in a location.Tatoeba #13756473 by qlTmalffk, translation #7194510 by CK
- 이번 주에 두 번이나 우리 대학 성경 공부 모임에서 나에게 다가와 같이 하자고 했다.I've been approached by a Bible study group at my university twice this week to get me to join them.This sentence demonstrates how to describe multiple occurrences of an event within 이번 주.Tatoeba #13755225 by qlTmalffk, translation #11076852 by DJ_Saidez
- 이번 주에 서울에 갈 예정입니다.I'm planning to visit Seoul this week.
- 저는 이번 주에 중요한 회의가 있습니다.I have an important meeting this week.
- 이번 주에 영화를 보러 갈래?Do you want to go watch a movie this week?
- 이번 주에 뭐 특별한 계획 있어?Do you have any special plans this week?
- 이번 주에 학교에 가야 해.I have to go to school this week.
- 나는 이번 주에 여행을 갈 거야.I'm going on a trip this week.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their schedules over coffee.
- 지은 Ji-eun이번 주에 바빠요?ibeon jue bappayo?Are you busy this week?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 이번 주에 할 일이 많아요.ne, ibeon jue hal iri manayo.Yes, I have a lot of work to do this week.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 다음 주에 만날까요?geureom daeum jue mannalkkayo?Then shall we meet next week?
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요. 다음 주에 봐요.joayo. daeum jue bwayo.Sounds good. See you next week.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 이번, 주, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
