Korean word

지각

Pronunciation

Romanizationchigak

Meaning

  • nounbeing late

Example

오늘 지각했어요.o neul chi ga kae sseo yo

I was late today.

Illustration for 지각 (being late)

More examples

교통 체증 때문에 지각이 잦아요.kyo tong che jeung ttae mu ne chi ga gi cha ja yo

I am often late because of traffic.

Core concept

A scheduled time has passed before someone arrives or begins.

Common phrases

  • 지각을 하다chi ga geul ha da

    be late

  • 지각 사유chi gak sa yu

    reason for being late

  • 지각이 잦다chi ga gi chat tta

    be often late

Similar words

늦음neuseum: Lateness is the state of failing to meet a planned arrival or starting time.
지연chiyeon: A delay makes an event or activity start or continue later than planned.

Definition in Korean

출근이나 수업 등 정해진 시각에 늦는 행위나 그 상태.chul geu ni na su eop teung cheong hae jin si ga ge neun neun haeng wi na keu sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning late and a time or moment, linking it to missing a set time.

Usage tips

  • In Korean school settings, this noun labels a late arrival, while English often uses the adjective late in the same situation.

Other meanings

  • perceptionnoun

Opposites

  • 정시cheongsischeduled timenoun
  • 시간엄수siganeomsupunctualitynoun

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