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Early vs late arrival in Korean
Arriving early or late? Here’s what you can say on the subway 👇 🔴 일찍 [iljjik] - early
How these words work together
This chart shows words used to talk about arriving early, on time, or late in Korean. You can use these words to describe when someone gets somewhere compared to the expected time. It helps you understand how to talk about time and punctuality in everyday situations.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 일찍 | iljjik | early |
| 제시간에 | jesigane | on time |
| 늦게 | neutge | late |
| 너무 늦었어요 | neomu neujeosseoyo | too late |
Example sentences
저는 항상 일찍 학교에 가요.
I always go to school early.
버스가 제시간에 도착했어요.
The bus arrived on time.
회의에 너무 늦었어요. 죄송해요.
I was too late for the meeting. I'm sorry.
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