English–Korean
“right before” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchikjjeon
Example
회의 직전인데 자료가 없다.hoe ui chik jjeo nin de cha ryo ga eop tta
It's right before the meeting, but there are no materials.
How to say “right before” in Korean
“Right before” in Korean is 직전 (chikjjeon).
A narrow time point with an event immediately ahead, like standing at the edge just before it begins.
Example sentences with 직전
퇴근 직전에 메일을 확인했다.toe geun chik jjeo ne me i reul hwa gin haet tta
I checked my email right before leaving work.
Tips for using 직전
- Unlike at the last minute in English, this word marks timing and does not by itself suggest poor planning or a rushed action.