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"Delay" in Korean: 지연
지연jiyeon
Delay in Korean is 지연 (jiyeon). 지연 is a delay, often in announcements; 늦다 is the everyday predicate for being late.
An everyday statement
항공편 지연이 있어요.hanggongpyeon jiyeoni isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 지연
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jiyeon
/tɕijʌn/
지연 (jiyeon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지연 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Delay" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 지연jiyeon | Delay Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 항공편 지연hanggongpyeon jiyeon | flight delay A useful combination with 지연. | A useful combination with 지연. |
| 지연을jiyeoneul | Delay (as an object) Use 을 when 지연 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 지연 is the object of an action. |
How to use 지연 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
항공편 지연이 있어요.
hanggongpyeon jiyeoni isseoyo.
There is a flight delay.
This sentence uses 지연 in the delay sense.
- 2A different situation
지연 시간이 얼마나 돼요?
jiyeon sigani eolmana dwaeyo?
How long is the delay?
This sentence uses 지연 in the delay sense.
- 3A useful question or update
지연 때문에 연결편을 놓쳤어요.
jiyeon ttaemune yeongyeolpyeoneul notchyeosseoyo.
I missed the connection because of the delay.
This sentence uses 지연 in the delay sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 지연
Incorrect: 항공편 지연가 있어요.
Correct: 항공편 지연이 있어요.
When practicing delay, use the correct particle or copula after 지연; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 지연예요.
Correct: 지연이에요.
When practicing delay, when identifying something as 지연, use 지연이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
지연 is a delay, often in announcements; 늦다 is the everyday predicate for being late. The combination 항공편 지연 (hanggongpyeon jiyeon) means flight delay.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 지연
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
항공편 지연이 있어요.
hanggongpyeon jiyeoni isseoyo.
There is a flight delay.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지연 시간이 얼마나 돼요?
jiyeon sigani eolmana dwaeyo?
How long is the delay?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Delay" in Korean
What does 지연 mean in Korean?
Delay in Korean is 지연 (jiyeon). 지연 is a delay, often in announcements; 늦다 is the everyday predicate for being late.
How do I use 항공편 지연?
항공편 지연 (hanggongpyeon jiyeon) means flight delay. 지연 is a delay, often in announcements; 늦다 is the everyday predicate for being late.
Which object particle goes after 지연?
The object form is 지연을 because 지연 ends in a consonant.
How is 지연 pronounced?
지연 (jiyeon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지연 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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