Korean word

여유

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoyu

Meaning

  • nountime to spare

Example

오늘은 여유가 있어서 도와줄게.o neu reun yeo yu ga i sseo seo to wa jul kke

I have time to spare today, so I'll help you.

Illustration for 여유 (time to spare)

More examples

다음 주는 일정이 비어서 여유가 있어요.ta eum chu neun il jeong i pi eo seo yeo yu ga i sseo yo

My schedule is open next week, so I have time to spare.

Core concept

A cushion of extra room that lets someone respond calmly instead of feeling pressed.

Common phrases

  • 여유가 있다yeo yu ga it tta

    have time to spare

  • 여유가 생기다yeo yu ga saeng gi da

    get some breathing room

  • 여유를 갖다yeo yu reul kat tta

    have some breathing room

Similar words

넉넉함neongneokam: A plentiful supply of something provides enough for present needs.
여분yeobun: A spare amount is prepared in addition to the amount needed.
여지yeoji: An open possibility leaves space for a later decision or action.

Definition in Korean

시간이나 돈, 마음에 여백이 있어 곧바로 대처하거나 쉬어갈 수 있는 상태를 나타내는 명사.si ga ni na ton ma eu me yeo bae gi i sseo kot ppa ro tae cheo ha geo na swi eo gal ssu in neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean origin combines the ideas of what remains and abundance, linking the word to the idea of having extra room.

Usage tips

  • English often separates free time, financial room, and emotional calm into different expressions, while this word can cover all three depending on context.

Other meanings

  • leewaynoun
  • composurenoun

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