Duration 동안 & 한
For X time, for the duration.
Goals
동안 spans; 한 시간 blocks.
Steps
- 세 시간 동안…
- 한 달 / 한 번 collocations.
- Contrast with 에서 ongoing story.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting 동안 after duration noun.
Study rhythm: Skim “Duration 동안 & 한” for structure, then re-read aloud. Fifteen-minute sessions usually beat one long cram when you are learning Korean from scratch.
Hands-on: Write three new sentences (do not copy the examples) using this pattern. When you learn Korean, forcing fresh sentences shows gaps early.
Listening: Pair this lesson with any short clip whose Korean subtitles reuse the same grammar. Notice endings in interviews versus narrators — the same rule may sound softer or stiffer.
Particles & patience: If vocabulary is easy but sentences feel wrong, slow down on markers. Revisit the core explanation above before adding more flashcards.
Examples & practice: mini conversation
Read across: English meaning → Korean sentence → romanization (Konglish-style pronunciation guide, not official MR).
| Speaker | English | Korean | Romanization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer | How long run? | 얼마나 뛰었어요? | eolmana ttwieoss-eoyo? |
| 회원 | 삼십 분 동안 뛰었어요. | samsip bun dong-an ttwieoss-eoyo. | samsip bun dong-an ttwieoss-eoyo. |
| Trainer | 동안 = for duration; 한 시간 = one hour block. | 동안 = 기간. | dong-an = gigan. |
| 회원 | 일주일 동안 쉬었더니 살이 쪘어요. | ilju-il dong-an swieotdeoni sari jwosseo-yo. | ilju-il dong-an swieotdeoni sari jwosseo-yo. |
| Trainer | Stretching 이 분 동안만. | 이 분 동안만 스트레칭. | i bun dong-anman seuteureching. |
| 회원 | 알겠어요—한 달 동안 열심히 올게요. | hal dal dong-an yeolsimhi olgeyo. | hal dal dong-an yeolsimhi olgeyo. |