English–Korean

“being late” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchigak

Example

오늘 지각했어요.o neul chi ga kae sseo yo

I was late today.

Illustration for 지각 (being late)

How to say “being late” in Korean

“Being late” in Korean is 지각 (chigak).

A scheduled time has passed before someone arrives or begins.

Full entry for 지각: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 지각

교통 체증 때문에 지각이 잦아요.kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ne chi ga gi cha ja yo

I am often late because of traffic.

Tips for using 지각

  • In Korean school settings, this noun labels a late arrival, while English often uses the adjective late in the same situation.

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