Meaning and Usage
"오늘" means "today" and is used to refer to the current day. It is one of the most common time expressions in Korean and appears frequently in daily conversation.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "오늘" when talking about plans, weather, events, or deadlines happening on the current day. It can be used alone or combined with other time expressions like "오늘 아침" (this morning) or "오늘 저녁" (this evening).
Collocations and Patterns
- 오늘 날씨: today's weather, used when discussing weather conditions.
- 오늘 회의: today's meeting, common in work or school contexts.
- 오늘은: emphasizing "today" as the topic, often to highlight a special event or contrast.
Register and Politeness
"오늘" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "오늘" with "어제" (yesterday) or "내일" (tomorrow). Remember, "오늘" always refers to the current day, not past or future.