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Time

Hours (시): Use the native Korean numbering system.
Minutes (분) and Seconds (초): Use the Sino-Korean numbering system.

Example: 3시 15분 30초 (세 시 십오 분 삼십 초): 3 hours 15 minutes 30 seconds

시 (si): This means ‘o’clock’ and is used to specify the hour when telling time.

Example: 3시 (3si): 3 o’clock

시간 (sigan): This refers to ‘time’ in terms of duration or a period.

Example: 3시간 (3sigan): 3 hours

-고 싶다 (-go sipda): Want to - This form expresses a desire or want to do something.

-아/어/여 보다 (-a/eo/yeo boda): Try to - This form expresses an intention to try something.

Example: 한국어를 배워 보고 싶어요 (Hangugeoreul baewo bogo sipeoyo) - I want to try learning Korean.

-ㄹ/을 수 있다 (-l/eul su itda): Can (ability) - This form is used to express ability or possibility.

Example: 저는 한국어를 할 수 있어요 (Jeoneun hangugeoreul hal su isseoyo) - I can speak Korean.

-는데 (-nde): But/So - This connector is used to link clauses and can mean “but” or “so” depending on context.

Example: 날씨가 춥는데 외투를 입어요 (Nalssiga chubneunde oeteoreul ibeoyo) - It’s cold, so wear a coat.

-지만 (-jiman): However/But - This form is used to contrast two clauses and means “however” or “but.”

마시다 (masida): This means ‘to drink’.

맛있다 (masitda): This means ‘to be tasty’ or ‘delicious’.

지금:

Meaning: “Now” or “currently.”
Usage: It refers to the present moment, indicating the current time or situation.
Example: “지금 밖에 비가 와요.” (It’s raining outside right now.)

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