Korean Grammar Point
~(으)ㄹ 때 [eul ttae] (When, while)

Used to indicate a specific time or situation for an action; 'when', 'while'.

Formation

Verb/Adjective stem + (으)ㄹ 때

Examples

누나가 집에 올 때 항상 반겨주는 것이 여동생의 일이에요.

Nunaga jib-e ol ttae hangsang bangyeojuneun geosi yeodongsaeng-ui irieyo.

Welcoming her older sister whenever she comes home is the younger sister’s job.

출근할 때 항상 커피를 마시는 습관이 있어요.

Chulgeunhal ttae hangsang keopireul masineun seubgwani isseoyo.

I have a habit of always drinking coffee when I go to work.

공부를 할 때 음악을 듣는 것이 집중하는 데 도움이 돼요.

Gongbureul hal ttae eumageul deunneun geosi jibjunghaneunde doumi dwaeyo.

Listening to music when studying helps me concentrate.

비가 올 때 행복한 노래를 듣는 것은 좋은 아이디어입니다.

Biga ol ttae haengbokhan noraereul deunneun geoseun jo-eun aidieoimnida.

Listening to a happy song when it rains is a good idea.

Long Explanation

'~(으)ㄹ 때 [eul ttae]' is a common Korean grammar structure meaning 'when' or 'while'. It attaches to the verb stem or adjective stem to show that an action/event takes place under those circumstances or at that time.

Detailed Grammar Notes

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