Korean · Real conversations
How to say “I need more time.” in Korean
Explain that the current time allowance is insufficient.
시간이 더 필요해요.sigani deo piryohaeyo.
I need more time.
Give a realistic proposed time when the other person needs a decision.
Use it in three situations
A project discussion
시간이 더 필요해요.sigani deo piryohaeyo.
I need more time.
A difficult task
이걸 확인할 시간이 더 필요해요.igeol hwaginhal sigani deo piryohaeyo.
I need more time to check this.
A delivery update
하루만 더 주실 수 있어요?haruman deo jusil su isseoyo?
Could I have one more day?
What to watch for
The statement expresses a need but does not itself establish a new deadline.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine work updates. Say this in Korean: I need more time to check this.
Reveal a sample reply
이걸 확인할 시간이 더 필요해요.igeol hwaginhal sigani deo piryohaeyo.
I need more time to check this.
Build a useful exchange
Explain progress and agree on a priority.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
