Korean phrase

적응하는 데 시간이 걸려요. cheo geung ha neun te si ga ni keol lyeo yo

Meaning

It takes time to get used to it

When to use it

It means that adjusting to a new situation takes time. It is a polite, understated way to say that adjustment is still in progress, often at work, school, or in daily life.

Example dialogue

새 직장 어때? sae chik jjang eo ttae

How's the new workplace?

아직 적응하는 데 시간이 걸려요. a jik cheo geung ha neun te si ga ni keol lyeo yo

It still takes time to get used to it.

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