Korean phrase
잠정 ~예요. cham jeong ~ ye yo
Meaning
It's tentatively ___
When to use it
This expression indicates a provisional status or decision. It is used when the current position may change before it is settled, in both formal and everyday speech.
Example dialogue
프로젝트는 잠정 보류 상태 예요. peu ro jek teu neun cham jeong po ryu sang tae ye yo
The project is tentatively on hold.
그럼 다음 단계는 언제 시작하나요? keu reom ta eum tan gye neun eon je si ja ka na yo
Then when will the next stage start?