번

beon

Used for

times (how often) — or a number label

How many times uses native numbers: 두 번 (twice). A numbered thing uses Sino numbers: 이 번 (number 2), as in a bus or a quiz question.

Number system

Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →

Examples

• 두 번 말했잖아.du beon malhaetjana.I told you twice.
• 삼 번 출구에서 만나요.sam beon chulgueseo mannayo.Meet me at exit 3.
• 이번 주에 몇 번 운동했어?ibeon jue myeot beon undonghaesseo?How many times did you work out this week?

Common mistake

Reading exit 3 as 세 번 출구. Labels are Sino: 삼 번 출구.