TOPIK · Level 277
16 words
Korean word
일쑤
Pronunciation
Romanizationilssu
Meaning
- nounoften
Example
그는 늦는 일이 일쑤이다.keu neun neun neun i ri il ssu i da
He is often late.
More examples
아이들은 숙제를 미루는 일이 일쑤이다.a i deu reun suk jje reul mi ru neun i ri il ssu i da
Children often put off their homework.
Core concept
Something happening so regularly that it becomes a familiar, often undesirable pattern.
Common phrases
실수를 하는 일이 일쑤이다sil su reul ha neun i ri il ssu i da
often makes mistakes
약속을 까먹는 일이 일쑤이다yak sso geul kka meong neun i ri il ssu i da
often forgets appointments
Similar words
습관seupkkwan: An established pattern of behavior that can be helpful or unhelpful.
버릇peoreut: A small personal action or speech pattern repeated almost automatically.
Definition in Korean
습관적으로 자주 벌어지는 일을 가리키는 말이다.seup kkwan jeo geu ro cha ju peo reo ji neun i reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da
Word origin
The word is a native Korean expression with no securely established origin, so its earlier history is uncertain.
Usage tips
- The word usually carries a negative shade, which helps distinguish it from neutral expressions used for regularly occurring good or bad events.