Korean word

제때

Pronunciation

Romanizationchettae

Meaning

  • adverbon time

Example

우리는 제때 출발해서 문제가 없었어요.u ri neun che ttae chul bal hae seo mun je ga eop sseo sseo yo

We left on time, so there was no problem.

Illustration for 제때 (on time)

More examples

문제를 제때 해결하면 더 쉬워요.mun je reul che ttae hae gyeol ha myeon teo swi wo yo

It is easier if you solve the problem on time.

Core concept

Something takes place when the timing fits the situation and prevents delay or a missed opportunity.

Common phrases

  • 제때 출발하다che ttae chul bal ha da

    leave on time

  • 제때 제출하다che ttae che chul ha da

    submit on time

  • 제때 신고하다che ttae sin go ha da

    report on time

Similar words

제시간에chesigane: Occurs at the planned time indicated by a schedule or clock.
늦지 않게neutjji anke: Occurs without being late for the expected time.
때맞춰ttaematchwo: Occurs when the timing fits the need or circumstances.
때마침ttaemachim: Occurs at that very moment because events happen to align.

Definition in Korean

일이 늦지 않고 알맞은 때에 일어나거나 어떤 행위를 하는 것을 나타내는 부사.i ri neut jji an ko al ma jeun ttae e i reo na geo na eo tteon haeng wi reul ha neun keo seul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The word 제때 (jettae, "at the right time") joins 제 (je, "proper or fitting") and 때 (ttae, "time") to express timing that is both timely and appropriate.

Usage tips

  • 제때 (jettae, "at the right time") is useful for describing an action completed before delay makes it ineffective or an opportunity passes.

Other meanings

  • at the right timeadverb
  • in timeadverb

Opposites

  • 때늦게ttaeneutkketoo lateadverb

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