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Korean expression

볼때

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What does 볼때 mean?

볼때 means "When seeing it; when judging it" in Korean.

How it works here

‘볼 때’ refers to the time or situation of seeing or judging something.

Key expression

-ㄹ 때

When a particular time or situation occurs

‘-을 때/-ㄹ 때’ means when a particular action or state occurs.

When it's used

Used to describe another action or event with a particular time or situation as the reference point.

The line

내가 볼때 초장이 맛있는 거야

In my view, the chojang is tasty when you see it.

Someone uses a particular action as the point of reference for describing another action or opinion.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1|[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 집에 갈 때 문을 잘 잠가.

    Lock the door carefully when you go home.

  2. 비가 올 때는 우산을 챙기세요.

    Take an umbrella when it rains.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

볼때

내가 볼때 초장이 맛있는 거야

In my view, the chojang is tasty when you see it.

  • Someone quietly listening to another person until the end.
  • Adding another statement with an action as the reference point.
  • Slowly examining the shape of something for a while.
Show the answer

Adding another statement with an action as the reference point.

When a particular time or situation occurs. ‘-을 때/-ㄹ 때’ means when a particular action or state occurs.

Other words in this line

나
I; me
보다
To see
초장
Chojang, a Korean red chili paste sauce
맛있다
To be tasty
것
Thing

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