English–Korean

“point in time” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsijeom

Example

그가 도착한 시점에 이미 회의는 끝났다.keu ga to cha kan si jeo me i mi hoe ui neun kkeun nat tta

By the time he arrived, the meeting had already ended.

Illustration for 시점 (point in time)

How to say “point in time” in Korean

“Point in time” in Korean is 시점 (sijeom).

One precise location in time that marks when an event occurs.

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

Example sentences with 시점

현재 시점에는 추가 논의가 필요하다.hyeon jae si jeo me neun chu ga no nui ga pi ryo ha da

At present, further discussion is needed.

Tips for using 시점

  • It is useful in formal speech and writing when the timing of an event matters more than its length or general period.

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