지금 (jigeum) Meaning in Korean
지금 · jigeum
Meaning
Now
Refers to the present moment, or the time around it. It often appears in questions about what someone is doing or when something happens.
Part of speech: Adverb
Speech level: Neutral
Examples
지금 뭐 해요?
What are you doing now?
지금 출발해요.
I'm leaving now.
Common questions
What does 지금 mean in English?
지금 means Now. Refers to the present moment, or the time around it. It often appears in questions about what someone is doing or when something happens.
How do you pronounce and romanize 지금?
The romanization is jigeum. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 지금 in Korean?
Refers to the present moment, or the time around it. It often appears in questions about what someone is doing or when something happens.
What is 지금 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is 今. The best translation depends on context and politeness.