Korean word

금세

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeumse

Meaning

  • adverbsoon

Example

금세 갈게요.keum se kal kke yo

I'll go soon.

Illustration for 금세 (soon)

More examples

회의는 금세 끝났어요.hoe ui neun keum se kkeun na sseo yo

The meeting ended soon.

Core concept

A short gap separates the present moment from the next event, which follows almost at once.

Common phrases

  • 금세 가다keum se ka da

    go soon

  • 금세 끝나다keum se kkeun na da

    end soon

  • 금세 잊다keum se it tta

    forget soon

Similar words

금방keumbang: The time meant is just before now or shortly after it.
바로paro: An action is carried out immediately and without hesitation.
곧kot: An event is expected in the near future.
당장tangjang: An action must begin now because no delay is acceptable.

Definition in Korean

아주 짧은 시간 안에 어떤 일이 일어남을 나타내는 부사.a ju jjal beun si gan a ne eo tteon i ri i reo na meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

Its form comes from an older expression meaning at this moment, linking the word to the idea of a short wait before something happens.

Usage tips

  • In everyday replies, it can make a promise sound immediate without stating the exact number of minutes.

Other meanings

  • quicklyadverb

Opposites

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