What it means
시간 means time (duration or a period) and also means hour. 시간이 있어요? means Do you have time? 세 시간 means three hours.
Nuance & when to use
시간 vs 시: 시간 = duration/count (한 시간 = one hour, 두 시간 = two hours). 시 = clock o'clock (세 시 = 3 o'clock). Both are used constantly.
⚠ Common mistake
Don't confuse 시간 (hour/duration) with 시 (o'clock). 두 시간 = two hours. 두 시 = 2:00 pm/am. Mixing them up changes your meaning entirely.
Example sentences
지금 시간이 있어요?
Jigeum sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time right now?
공부하는 데 세 시간 걸렸어요.
Gongbuhaneun de se sigan geollyeosseoyo.
It took three hours to study.
시간이 빨리 지나가네요.
Sigani ppalli jinaganeyo.
Time passes so quickly.
더 많은 시간이 필요해요.
Deo manneun sigani piryohaeyo.
I need more time.
See also
시
분
요일
날짜
FAQ
When is this used?
시간 vs 시: 시간 = duration/count (한 시간 = one hour, 두 시간 = two hours). 시 = clock o'clock (세 시 = 3 o'clock). Both are used constantly.
What's a common mistake?
Don't confuse 시간 (hour/duration) with 시 (o'clock). 두 시간 = two hours. 두 시 = 2:00 pm/am. Mixing them up changes your meaning entirely.
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