English–Korean

“temporary” in Korean

Korean

Also일시적 (ilssijeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationimsi

Example

오늘은 임시 휴업입니다.o neu reun im si hyu eo bim ni da

We are temporarily closed today.

Illustration for 임시 (temporary)

How to say “temporary” in Korean

“Temporary” in Korean is 임시 (imsi).

Something put in place for a limited time rather than made permanent.

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

Example sentences with 임시

서버 문제로 임시 점검을 진행합니다.seo beo mun je ro im si cheom geo meul chin haeng ham ni da

We are carrying out a temporary system check because of a server issue.

Tips for using 임시

  • In everyday notices, this word can explain why a service, office, or rule is different for a short period, so the change is not mistaken for a permanent one.

Other Korean words for “temporary”

이 조치는 일시적인 해결책일 뿐이다.i cho chi neun il ssi jeo gin hae gyeol chae gil ppu ni da

This measure is only a temporary solution.

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