Korean word

일시적

Pronunciation

Romanizationilssijeok

Meaning

  • adjectivetemporary

Example

이 조치는 일시적인 해결책일 뿐이다.i cho chi neun il ssi jeo gin hae gyeol chae gil ppu ni da

This measure is only a temporary solution.

Illustration for 일시적 (temporary)

More examples

그 문제는 일시적이다.keu mun je neun il ssi jeo gi da

That problem is temporary.

Core concept

Something that appears for a while but is not meant to continue permanently.

Common phrases

  • 일시적인 문제il ssi jeo gin mun je

    temporary problem

  • 일시적인 중단il ssi jeo gin chung dan

    temporary interruption

  • 일시적인 오류il ssi jeo gin o ryu

    temporary error

Similar words

임시적imsijeok: Set up for temporary use until a permanent option is available.
잠정적chamjeongjeok: Accepted for now but still awaiting final confirmation.

Definition in Korean

일시적으로만 나타나 시간이 지나면 사라지거나 상태가 변하는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.il ssi jeo geu ro man na ta na si ga ni chi na myeon sa ra ji geo na sang tae ga pyeon ha neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from 일시 (ilssi, "one time") and the suffix 적 (jeok, "adjective-forming suffix"), which marks the quality of lasting only for that time.

Usage tips

  • This word highlights a time limit, whereas a provisional arrangement usually highlights its role as a substitute before a final one is chosen.

Other meanings

  • provisionaladjective
  • short-termadjective

Opposites

  • 영구적yeonggujeokpermanentadjective
  • 항구적hanggujeoklastingadjective

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