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오늘날

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Meaning and Usage

"오늘날" means "nowadays" or "these days" and refers to the present time or modern era. It is often used to contrast current situations with the past.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "오늘날" in discussions about technology, society, culture, or lifestyle changes to emphasize how things are different or have evolved.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 오늘날에는: "in these days" — used to introduce a statement about the current era.
  • 오늘날 사회: "modern society" — often used when talking about social changes or conditions.
  • 오늘날 많은 사람들: "many people nowadays" — highlights common trends or behaviors.

Register and Formality

"오늘날" is neutral and can be used in both spoken and written Korean, including formal contexts such as news reports or academic writing.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "오늘날" with "오늘" (today). Remember, "오늘날" refers to the general present era or modern times, not just the current day.

Example Sentences

오늘날에는 스마트폰이 없으면 생활하기 어렵다.

Oneulnaleneun seumateuponi eopseumyeon saenghwalhagi eoryeopda.

Nowadays, it is difficult to live without a smartphone.

오늘날 많은 사람들이 인터넷을 통해 정보를 얻는다.

Oneulnal maneun saramdeuri inteonesseureul tonghae jeongboreul eodneunda.

These days, many people get information through the internet.

오늘날 사회는 빠르게 변화하고 있다.

Oneulnal sahoe neun bbaleuge byeonhwahago itda.

Nowadays, society is changing rapidly.