N + 부터 ~ N + 까지N + buteo ~ N + kkaji
N + 부터 ~ N + 까지 – From… to… (Time Range)
Meaning: From (starting time) to / until (ending time)
Conjugation & Pattern
- Time Noun 1 + 부터 + Time Noun 2 + 까지 (regardless of patchim)
Detailed Usage
'부터' marks the starting point (usually in time) and '까지' marks the ending point. They can be used together as a pair or individually.
Example Sentences
- 1
아침 아홉 시부터 오후 다섯 시까지 일해요.
Achim ahop sibuteo ohu daseot sikkaji ilhaeyo.
I work from 9 AM to 5 PM.
- 2
월요일부터 금요일까지 한국어를 배웁니다.
Woryoilbuteo geumyoilkkaji hangugeoreul baeumnida.
I learn Korean from Monday to Friday.
- 3
점심시간은 열두 시부터 한 시까지예요.
Jeomsimsiganeun yeoldu sibuteo han sikkajiyeyo.
Lunchtime is from 12 o'clock to 1 o'clock.
Important Notes
Use '부터 ~ 까지' primarily for time ranges, and '에서 ~ 까지' for physical locations/distances (Lesson 15).