English–Korean

“on time” in Korean

Korean

Also제시간 (chesigan)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchettae

Example

우리는 제때 출발해서 문제가 없었어요.u ri neun che ttae chul bal hae seo mun je ga eop sseo sseo yo

We left on time, so there was no problem.

Illustration for 제때 (on time)

How to say “on time” in Korean

“On time” in Korean is 제때 (chettae).

Something takes place when the timing fits the situation and prevents delay or a missed opportunity.

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

Example sentences with 제때

문제를 제때 해결하면 더 쉬워요.mun je reul che ttae hae gyeol ha myeon teo swi wo yo

It is easier if you solve the problem on time.

Tips for using 제때

  • 제때 (jettae, "at the right time") is useful for describing an action completed before delay makes it ineffective or an opportunity passes.

Other Korean words for “on time”

버스가 제시간에 왔어요.peo seu ga che si ga ne wa sseo yo

The bus arrived on time.

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