Korean word

늦다

Pronunciation

Romanizationneuttta

Meaning

  • adjectivelate

Example

지금은 늦다.chi geu meun neut tta

It's late now.

Illustration for 늦다 (late)

More examples

오늘은 퇴근 시간이 늦다.o neu reun toe geun si ga ni neut tta

I leave work late today.

Core concept

Being behind the expected time or failing to happen by the scheduled time.

Common phrases

  • 회의에 늦다hoe ui e neut tta

    be late for a meeting

  • 퇴근 시간이 늦다toe geun si ga ni neut tta

    get off work late

  • 약속 시간에 늦다yak ssok si ga ne neut tta

    be late for an appointment

Similar words

느리다neurida: Taking a long time because movement or progress is not fast.
이르다ireuda: Taking place sooner than the time that was expected or planned.

Definition in Korean

보통의 때보다 시간이 뒤처져 있거나 일이 정해진 시간에 맞지 않아 제때가 아님을 뜻하는 형용사.po tong ui ttae bo da si ga ni twi cheo jeo it kkeo na i ri cheong hae jin si ga ne mat jji a na che ttae ga a ni meul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact historical origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, so its meaning is best remembered through the idea of falling behind a scheduled time.

Usage tips

  • This word describes a timing problem, not a speed problem: someone may move quickly and still be late, while a slow bus may arrive on time.

Other meanings

  • be delayedadjective

Opposites

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