How to say to wait in Korean

Meaning

대기하다 means to wait, often in a place like a line, station, office, or airport. It is used when you stay and wait for a person, service, or event. You may hear it in polite signs or announcements, and it often sounds a little more formal than simple everyday “wait.”

Example sentences

1. 버스 정류장에서 잠시 대기해 주세요.

   Please wait a moment at the bus stop.

2. 병원에 가면 앞에 대기하는 사람들이 많아요.

   There are often many people waiting in front of the hospital.

3. 체크인 전에 공항에서 오래 대기했어요.

   I waited a long time at the airport before check-in.

4. 식당에 자리가 없어서 밖에서 대기했어요.

   There were no seats, so I waited outside the restaurant.

5. 택시를 타려고 길에서 대기했어요.

   I waited on the street to take a taxi.

6. 선생님이 올 때까지 교실에서 대기하세요.

   Please wait in the classroom until the teacher comes.