No. 84 in Korean
전날
The day before.
In a sentence
시험 전날에는 충분히 준비하는 것이 중요합니다.
It's important to prepare thoroughly the day before the exam.
Here, '전날' refers to 'the day before' an event, indicating a specific time in the context of preparation.
전날에 본 영화가 정말 감동적이었어요.
The movie I watched the day before was really touching.
In this context, '전날' specifies 'the day before' in terms of one's recent experiences.
그는 인터뷰 전날까지도 많이 긴장했어요.
He was very nervous up until the day before the interview.
Here, '전날' indicates 'the day prior' to a defined event, emphasizing the lead-up period.
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