When do Koreans say "when?"?

"when?" is used in neutral situations in Korean conversation and K-drama scenes.

What Does "eonje? (언제?)" Mean in Korean?

Q: What does "when?" really mean in Korean?

This is a direct and concise way to ask 'when?'. It's **neutral in formality** and can be used in almost any situation, though adding honorifics or a more polite ending (like '-예요?' or '-세요?') would be necessary for elders or strangers. Often implies eagerness or curiosity about a specific time.

Meaning

언제?

eonje?

when?

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What Koreans really mean

This is a direct and concise way to ask 'when?'. It's neutral in formality and can be used in almost any situation, though adding honorifics or a more polite ending (like '-예요?' or '-세요?') would be necessary for elders or strangers. Often implies eagerness or curiosity about a specific time.

💬 Used in real life

• Said when a friend suggests doing something together and you want to know the specific time.

• Used when someone mentions an upcoming event and you're curious about its schedule.