Korean word

미리

Pronunciation

Romanizationmiri

Meaning

  • adverbin advance

Example

미리 알려 주세요.mi ri al lyeo chu se yo

Please let me know in advance.

Illustration for 미리 (in advance)

More examples

미리 연락하면 좌석을 확보하기 쉬워요.mi ri yeol la ka myeon chwa seo geul hwak ppo ha gi swi wo yo

If you contact them in advance, it is easier to secure a seat.

Core concept

A person prepares now for something that will happen later.

Common phrases

  • 미리 준비하다mi ri chun bi ha da

    prepare in advance

  • 미리 알아보다mi ri a ra bo da

    find out in advance

  • 미리 연락하다mi ri yeol la ka da

    contact in advance

Similar words

사전에sajeone: Making arrangements or completing required steps before a process begins.
먼저meonjeo: Doing something before other actions in a sequence.
일찍iljjik: Doing something at an earlier time than usual or planned.

Definition in Korean

미리라는 말은 어떤 일을 시작하기 전에 먼저 행동하거나 대비하는 뜻을 가진 부사.mi ri ra neun ma reun eo tteon i reul si ja ka gi cheo ne meon jeo haeng dong ha geo na tae bi ha neun tteu seul ka jin pu sa

Word origin

The exact origin of 미리 (miri, "in advance") is uncertain, so the word is best learned as a whole adverb for doing something before it is needed.

Usage tips

  • A useful way to remember this word is to connect it with plans, reservations, and other tasks completed before they become urgent.

Opposites

Related words

  • 미리알림miriallimadvance notificationnoun

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