Meaning and Usage
'방금' means 'just now' or 'a moment ago' and is used to refer to something that happened very recently, often within minutes. It is a common adverb in spoken and written Korean.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '방금' when talking about recent actions, arrivals, or events. It emphasizes the immediacy of the action.
Collocations and Patterns
- 방금 도착했어요: I just arrived.
- 방금 전에: just before now
- 방금 말한: just said
These collocations highlight how '방금' is used to specify the timing of an action or statement.
Register and Politeness
'방금' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '방금' with '지금' (now). Remember, '방금' refers to a very recent past moment, while '지금' refers to the present moment.