Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"On time" in Korean: 제시간에
제시간에jesigane
On time in Korean is 제시간에 (jesigane). 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
On time: starting the exchange
제시간에 도착했어요.jesigane dochakaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 제시간에
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jesigane
/tɕesikane/
제시간에 is read jesigane. In 제시간에 도착했어요, read the full phrase as jesigane dochakaesseoyo.
"On time" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 제시간에jesigane | On time The inventory form for on time. | The inventory form for on time. |
| 제시간에 도착했어요jesigane dochakaesseoyo | I arrived on time 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing. | 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing. |
How to use 제시간에 in real life
- 1On time: starting the exchange
제시간에 도착했어요.
jesigane dochakaesseoyo.
I arrived on time.
제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
- 2On time: adding useful context
제시간에 일을 끝냈어요.
jesigane ireul kkeunnaesseoyo.
I finished the work on time.
This sentence places 제시간에 in a complete exchange.
- 3On time: a different conversation
제시간에 와 주세요.
jesigane wa juseyo.
Please come on time.
This sentence places 제시간에 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 제시간에
Incorrect: 제시간에 와 주으세요.
Correct: 제시간에 와 주세요.
When practicing on time, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 제시간에 와 주세요.
Incorrect: 제시간에 도착했어요이에요.
Correct: 제시간에 도착했어요.
When practicing on time, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 제시간에 도착했어요.
Good to know
제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 제시간에
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제시간에 도착했어요.
jesigane dochakaesseoyo.
I arrived on time.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
제시간에 일을 끝냈어요.
jesigane ireul kkeunnaesseoyo.
I finished the work on time.
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 "On time" in Korean
What does 제시간에 mean?
On time in Korean is 제시간에 (jesigane). 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
When should I say 제시간에 도착했어요?
제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
How does 제시간에 도착했어요 differ from the basic expression?
제시간에 도착했어요 means “I arrived on time”. 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
Can I use 제시간에 in a full sentence?
제시간에 도착했어요. means “I arrived on time.” 제시간에 means at the proper or scheduled time; 일찍 means early and does not imply the same timing.
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