Korean word

평상시

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongsangsi

Meaning

  • nounusually

Example

평상시에는 아침에 산책을 해요.pyeong sang si e neun a chi me san chae geul hae yo

Usually, I take a walk in the morning.

Illustration for 평상시 (usually)

More examples

평상시와 달리 오늘은 사람이 많아요.pyeong sang si wa tal li o neu reun sa ra mi ma na yo

There are many people today, unlike on ordinary days.

Core concept

The ordinary pattern of life when nothing unusual is happening.

Common phrases

  • 평상시에는pyeong sang si e neun

    usually

  • 평상시와 달리pyeong sang si wa tal li

    unlike usual

Similar words

평소pyeongso: The normal pattern of daily life used as a reference for regular habits.
보통potong: Describes what is usual or average rather than unusual.

Definition in Korean

특별한 일이 없고 보통인 때나 상태teuk ppyeol han i ri eop kko po tong in ttae na sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning ordinary, constant, and time to describe an ordinary time or state.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when an action is viewed against normal circumstances rather than counted by frequency.

Other meanings

  • normal timesnoun

Opposites

  • 비상시pisangsiemergencynoun

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