Korean word

시일

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiil

Meaning

  • nountime

Example

수리하는 데 시일이 걸릴 수 있습니다.su ri ha neun te si i ri keol lil ssu it sseum ni da

The repair may take some time.

Illustration for 시일 (time)

More examples

예약이 확정되기까지 시일이 걸립니다.ye ya gi hwak jjeong doe gi kka ji si i ri keol lim ni da

It takes time for the reservation to be confirmed.

Core concept

A set span of time allotted for something to happen or be completed, sometimes ending at a due date.

Common phrases

  • 시일이 걸리다si i ri keol li da

    take time

  • 시일이 필요하다si i ri pi ryo ha da

    require time

  • 시일을 두다si i reul tu da

    allow time

Similar words

기간kigan: The length of time that an activity or offer lasts.
기한kihan: The final date allowed for completing a task.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 진행되거나 완료되기까지 걸리는 일정한 기간이나 마감일eo tteon i ri chin haeng doe geo na wal lyo doe gi kka ji keol li neun il jeong han ki ga ni na ma ga mil

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins the words for time and day to express a defined period or due date.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds formal or administrative, so recognizing it helps with notices, schedules, and service updates.

Other meanings

  • number of daysnoun

Opposites

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