number

삼

three

Number forms

3

Sino-Korean

삼

three

Used for dates, money, phone numbers, minutes, and larger numbers.

Native Korean

셋

three

Counter form: 세

Used for age, counting people or things, and hours.

Example

삼 분 기다렸어요.

I waited three minutes.

Note

Use Sino-Korean numbers like 삼 with minutes, months, and prices.