English–Korean
“waiting” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtaegi
Example
병원에는 대기하는 사람이 많다.pyeong wo ne neun tae gi ha neun sa ra mi man ta
There are many people waiting at the hospital.
How to say “waiting” in Korean
“Waiting” in Korean is 대기 (taegi).
A temporary pause in a specific place until the next instruction or turn comes.
Example sentences with 대기
모바일로 대기 순번을 확인했다.mo ba il lo tae gi sun beo neul hwa gin haet tta
I checked my position in the queue on my phone.
Tips for using 대기
- This word often appears in practical settings such as hospitals, offices, and transport, where the wait is managed rather than casual.