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번

beon

times (how often) — or a number label

NoteHow 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 systemNative Korean numbers

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?

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