Korean word

당장

Pronunciation

Romanizationtangjang

Meaning

  • adverbright away

Example

당장 집에 가세요.tang jang chi be ka se yo

Go home right away.

Illustration for 당장 (right away)

More examples

불이 나자 당장 대피했다.pu ri na ja tang jang tae pi haet tta

When a fire broke out, they evacuated right away.

Core concept

A situation where an action must begin immediately, with no time for delay.

Common phrases

  • 당장 가다tang jang ka da

    go right away

  • 당장 연락하다tang jang yeol la ka da

    contact right away

  • 당장 멈추다tang jang meom chu da

    stop right away

Similar words

지금chigeum: Points to the present moment or the time around now.
바로paro: Shows that an action happens straight away without waiting.
즉시cheukssi: Describes action or processing done immediately without delay, often in formal settings.

Definition in Korean

지금 바로 어떤 행동이나 처리를 해야 함을 강조하는 부사chi geum pa ro eo tteon haeng dong i na cheo ri reul hae ya ha meul kang jo ha neun pu sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean expression meaning 'on the spot' and developed into an adverb that stresses immediate action.

Usage tips

  • It often makes a request sound urgent, so it is stronger than a casual request to do something soon.

Opposites

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