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TOPIK 2noun

최근

choegeun

최근이 · 최근을

recently; recent, latest

Example

저는 최근에 새 휴대폰을 샀어요.

I recently bought a new phone.

Word parts

최 most근 near

Literally 'most near' in time.

Good to know

Use 최근에 as an adverb ('recently') and 최근 + noun for 'recent ___'.