when — at what time; at the time that
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at what time; at the time that
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɛn/
Korean meaning: 언제, ~할 때
Korean pronunciation: **웬**
Example Sentences
- When pigs fly, I'll clean my room.
- When I grow up, I want to be a professional sleeper.
- When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
when
ADVERB//wɛn//
at what time; at the time that
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/wɛn/
🇬🇧 UK/wɛn/
🌳Etymology
Rootwhen
Origin
고대 영어 'hwænne'에서 유래된 단어로, 'hw-'는 현재의 'wh-'로 발전했습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 시간을 묻는 기본적인 의문사입니다.
🎵Rhyme
thenpentenmen
then
pen
ten
men
🔗Collocations
when possible
when necessary
when ready
when in doubt
when it comes to
since when
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“When pigs fly, I'll clean my room.”
😄 Fun example
“When I grow up, I want to be a professional sleeper.”
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
“When will the exam results be announced?”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
whileasduringwhenever
Related
wherewhatwhyhowwhowhich
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