Korean Word of the Day
늦다
/neut-DA/ • adjective (descriptive verb) — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to be late; not on time; delayed
Examples
- 죄송해요, 제가 늦었어요.
(Sorry, I'm late.) - 버스가 늦어서 회의에 못 갔어요.
(The bus was delayed, so I couldn't attend the meeting.) - 오늘은 좀 늦게 출발할게요.
(I'll leave a bit later today.)
Synonyms
- 지각하다
- 지체되다
Use 늦다 to describe people, vehicles, or events that are not on time. Common when apologizing for arriving late, explaining delays, or telling someone you will start or depart later. Conjugate for tense and politeness (e.g., 늦었어요, 늦습니다, 늦을 거예요).
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