N 때, A/V-(으)ㄹ 때
When. Expresses the time when something happens or a condition.
Beginner Time Expressions
Formation
Noun + 때. 어릴 때 (when young). Verb stem + (으)ㄹ 때. 가다 → 갈 때 (when going). Past adjective: 어렸을 때 (when was young).
Examples
어릴 때 한국에 살았어요.
eoril ttae hanguge sarasseoyo
I lived in Korea when I was young.
Time when action occurred
Usage
Used to express "when". N 때 means "when [noun/time]". A/V-(으)ㄹ 때 means "when [adjective/verb]". 때 is used with all nouns. (으)ㄹ 때 is used with verbs/adjectives for future or general time.
Notes
When expressions: N 때, A/V-(으)ㄹ 때. N 때: noun + 때 (어릴 때 - when young). A/V-(으)ㄹ 때: verb/adjective stem + (으)ㄹ 때 (갈 때 - when going). Past: (으)ㄴ 때 for adjectives.
Formation
Noun + 때
어릴 때 (when young)
Verb stem + (으)ㄹ 때
Past adjective: 어렸을 때 (when was young)
Examples
가다→갈 때 (when going)
Examples
어릴 때 한국에 살았어요.
eoril ttae hanguge sarasseoyo
// Expected output:
I lived in Korea when I was young.
Context: Time when action occurred
Notes
- When expressions: N 때, A/V-(으)ㄹ 때.
- N 때: noun + 때 (어릴 때 - when young).
- A/V-(으)ㄹ 때: verb/adjective stem + (으)ㄹ 때 (갈 때 - when going).
- Past: (으)ㄴ 때 for adjectives.
Usage
- Used to express "when".
- N 때 means "when [noun/time]".
- A/V-(으)ㄹ 때 means "when [adjective/verb]".
- 때 is used with all nouns.
- (으)ㄹ 때 is used with verbs/adjectives for future or general time.
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