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How to say Not Yet in Korean: a jig i yo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When do Koreans say "Not yet" — 아직이요 (ajigiyo)?

When something is not finished yet. Common when asked if you're ready, if homework is done, or if preparations are complete.

Q2. What's the difference between 아직이요, 아직, and 아직입니다?

아직이요 (ajigiyo) = polite standard. 아직 (ajik) = casual with friends. 아직입니다 (ajigimnida) = very formal.

Q3. How to say "Wait a little more" politely?

Say 조금만 더 기다려요 (jogeumman deo gidaryeoyo) = Wait just a little more. Polite and common.

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What does "아직이요 (ajigiyo)" mean?

아직이요 (ajigiyo) means "Not yet." 아직 (ajik) = not yet, still + polite 이요 (iyo) → 아직이요 (ajigiyo). Honest way to say more time is needed.

Polite: 아직이요 (a-jig-i-yo) - Standard polite
Formal: 아직입니다 (a-jig-im-ni-da) - Very formal
Casual: 아직 (a-jig) - Friends, casual

Grammar Breakdown

아직 (a-jig) = not yet / still
이요 (i-yo) = polite particle
아직 (a-jig) + 이요 (i-yo) → 아직이요 (a-jig-i-yo) = not yet + polite → Not yet (polite)
→ 아직이요 (a-jig-i-yo) = Not yet.

When to Use It

1. Not ready: Task not finished, need more time.
2. Asked about completion: Homework, preparations.
3. Manage expectations: Show responsibility.

Real-Life Examples

아직이요. 조금만 더 기다려요. (ajigiyo. jogeumman deo gidaryeoyo.) a-jig-i-yo. jo-geum-man deo gi-da-ryeo-yo.

Not yet. Wait just a little more.

아직입니다. 조금 더 시간이 필요합니다. (ajigimnida. jogeum deo sigani piryohamnida.) a-jig-im-ni-da. jo-geum deo si-gan-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.

Not yet. I need a little more time. (Formal)

아직. 조금만 더. (ajik. jogeumman deo.) a-jig. jo-geum-man deo.

Not yet. Just a little more. (Casual)

천천히 하세요. (cheoncheonhi haseyo.) cheon-cheon-hi ha-se-yo.

Take your time.

Similar Expressions

• 조금만 더 기다려요 (jogeumman deo gidaryeoyo) - Wait a little more
• 조금 더 시간이 필요합니다 (jogeum deo sigani piryohamnida) - I need more time
• 천천히 하세요 (cheoncheonhi haseyo) - Take your time

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