Korean word

대기

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaegi

Meaning

  • nounwaiting

Example

병원에는 대기하는 사람이 많다.pyeong wo ne neun tae gi ha neun sa ra mi man ta

There are many people waiting at the hospital.

Illustration for 대기 (waiting)

More examples

모바일로 대기 순번을 확인했다.mo ba il lo tae gi sun beo neul hwa gin haet tta

I checked my position in the queue on my phone.

Core concept

A temporary pause in a specific place until the next instruction or turn comes.

Common phrases

  • 대기 시간tae gi si gan

    waiting time

  • 대기 순번tae gi sun beon

    waiting number

  • 대기 인원tae gi i nwon

    number of people waiting

Similar words

줄chul: A line of people or things arranged one after another in order.
기다림kidarim: The act or experience of waiting for something to happen or become available.
줄서기chulseogi: The act of lining up to secure a place or turn.
대기자taegija: A person waiting for a turn, place, or opening to become available.

Definition in Korean

지시나 호출이 있을 때까지 현장에서 대기하는 상태.chi si na ho chu ri i sseul ttae kka ji hyeon jang e seo tae gi ha neun sang tae

Word origin

The term comes from a Sino-Korean compound whose parts express waiting for the right moment or condition to proceed.

Usage tips

  • This word often appears in practical settings such as hospitals, offices, and transport, where the wait is managed rather than casual.

Other meanings

  • standbynoun

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