What does 저 때 mean?
저 때 means "That time; a specific point in time that is far away or has already passed" in Korean.
How it works here
‘저 때’ refers to a time that is far from the speaker or has already passed. Together with the preceding ‘난’, it conveys a preference for or positive feeling toward that time.
Key expression
저 때
A specific point in time that is far from the speaker or has already passed
‘저’ is a demonstrative referring to something far from the speaker or psychologically distant. Combined with ‘때’, it means ‘that period’ or ‘that moment’. It can express a stronger sense of distance or contrast than the similar ‘그 때’.
When it's used
Used to single out a moment or time in the past, distinguishing it from the present, or a time that feels far away.
The line
난 저 때가 좋아.
I like that time.
This sentence is used when comparing one’s current preferences with a period in the past.
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More examples
저 때는 매일 밤늦게까지 공부했어.
Back then, I studied until late every night.
저 때의 결정이 지금까지 영향을 줬습니다.
The decision made at that time has affected us to this day.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
저 때
난 저 때가 좋아.
I like that time.
- A situation where the speaker quietly looks forward to an upcoming appointment.
- A situation where the speaker wants to keep avoiding that time because of a mistake long ago.
- A situation where the speaker compares their current preferences with a period in the past.
Show the answer
A situation where the speaker compares their current preferences with a period in the past.
A specific point in time that is far from the speaker or has already passed. ‘저’ is a demonstrative referring to something far from the speaker or psychologically distant. Combined with ‘때’, it means ‘that period’ or ‘that moment’. It can express a stronger sense of distance or contrast than the similar ‘그 때’.
Other words in this line
- 나
- I; me
- 저
- That; the one over there
- 때
- Time; occasion
- 좋다
- To be good; to like
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- No.605진짜 어렸다— Really; very
- No.603어색해— Unnatural and uncomfortable.
- No.606바로 가겠습니다— Right away; immediately, without delay
- No.602역시 멋있어요— As expected; just as anticipated.
- No.607좋다— Appealing and satisfying
- No.601오랜만— The feeling that a long time has passed because you have not seen someone for a long time.
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