Korean Word of the Day
늦다
neut-DA • verb (descriptive/adjective in Korean grammar) — 28th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to be late; to be delayed; not on time
Examples
- 오늘 회사에 늦었어요.
(I was late for work today.) - 버스가 많이 늦네요.
(The bus is very late.) - 제발 늦지 마세요.
(Please don't be late.)
Synonyms
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Use 늦다 to say someone or something is not at the expected time (a person, vehicle, delivery, etc.). Common conjugations: present 늦어요/늦습니다, past 늦었어요, negative 늦지 않다, and the polite prohibition 늦지 마세요.
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