오늘 밤
oneul bam
Tonight in Korean is 오늘 밤 (oneul bam).
The phrase 오늘 밤 is an adverb used to indicate that something occurs during today's evening.
Meaning: during today's evening (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a compound of 오늘 (today) and 밤 (night).
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify 오늘 밤 with different particles to change its function. Adding the particle 에 creates 오늘 밤에, which serves as a specific time marker similar to 'at tonight'. Adding the topic particle 은 creates 오늘 밤은, which emphasizes 'tonight' as the specific time being discussed, often implying a contrast with other nights. Finally, 오늘 밤을 is used when 'tonight' functions as the direct object of a verb, such as when you are 'spending tonight'.
How do you pronounce it?
oneul bam
Did you know?
- The word for 'night' 밤 is a homonym in Korean, as it is spelled and pronounced exactly the same as the word for 'chestnut'.
- In poetry and song lyrics, 오늘 밤 is frequently used as a romantic trope to signify a turning point or a long-awaited confession of love.
- Historically, the word 오늘 was written as 오ᄂᆞᆯ in Middle Korean, using a vowel that no longer exists in the modern alphabet.
Examples in context
- 오늘 밤에 일해야 하니?Do you have to work tonight?This sentence shows how to use 오늘 밤 when asking about working tonight.Tatoeba #5526114 by raining211, translation #1839453 by CK
- 오늘 밤엔 별이 안보이네.There are no stars tonight.This sentence demonstrates the use of 오늘 밤 when discussing the visibility of stars.Tatoeba #4785718 by kimhkng, translation #3405252 by CK
- 오늘 밤은 리사와 외출할게.I'm going out with Lisa tonight.This sentence illustrates the use of 오늘 밤 when talking about plans to go out.Tatoeba #13145888 by SN_H, translation #243257 by CN
- 친구들과 함께 오늘밤에 놀러 갈 거야.I'm going to hang out with friends tonight.
- 밥 먹고 오늘 저녁에 영화 보러 가자.Let's grab a meal and go watch a movie tonight.
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Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are discussing their plans for the evening.
- 도현 Do-hyeon오늘 밤에 뭐 할 거야?oneul bame mwo hal geoya?What are you doing tonight?
- 서연 Seo-yeon집에서 영화를 보려고 해.jib-eseo yeonghwareul boryeogo hae.I'm planning to watch a movie at home.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그럼 오늘 밤에 같이 볼까?geureom oneul bame gachi bolkka?Then shall we watch it together tonight?
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아, 우리 집으로 와.joa, uri jib-euro wa.Sounds good, come to my house.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 밤, 오늘, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
