V/A + -(으)ㄹ 때 / N + 때 – When / while / during

Conjugation & Pattern

• Stem without patchim or ending in ㄹ (drop ㄹ) + -ㄹ 때 (갈 때, 피곤할 때, 살 때)
• Stem with patchim + -을 때 (먹을 때, 읽을 때, 좋을 때) | Irregulars: 춥다 -> 추울 때, 듣다 -> 들을 때
• Noun (N) + 때 (방학 때, 시험 때, 점심 때)

Detailed Usage

Expresses the point in time or duration during which an action or state takes place.

Example Sentences

1. 1

   시간이 있을 때 영화를 봐요.

   Sigani isseul ttae yeonghwareul bwayo.

   When I have time, I watch movies.

2. 2

   날씨가 추울 때 따뜻한 차를 마셔요.

   Nalssiga chuul ttae ttatteuthan chareul masyeoyo.

   When the weather is cold, I drink warm tea.

3. 3

   방학 때 고향에 갈 거예요.

   Banghak ttae gohyange gal geoyeyo.

   I will go to my hometown during the vacation.