Meaning and Usage
"어젯밤" specifically refers to the night of the previous day, equivalent to "last night" in English. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about events or experiences that happened during the night before today.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "어젯밤" when discussing weather conditions, social activities, or sleep quality related to the previous night.
Collocations and Patterns
- 어젯밤에 + [verb]: Indicates an action or event that took place last night.
- 어젯밤부터: Starting from last night.
- 어젯밤에 잠을 못 잤다: Expresses poor sleep during last night.
Register and Politeness
"어젯밤" is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without issue.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "어젯밤" with "지난밤" (also meaning last night but slightly more formal or literary). "어젯밤" is more common in spoken Korean, so prefer it in daily conversations.