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How to Say Lateness in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Lateness"?

지각([ji-gak/lateness]) means arriving at workplace after official work start time.

Q2. What is "Reason for lateness"?

지각사유([ji-gak-sa-yu/reason for lateness]) is the reason why you are late, like traffic jam or bus delay.

Q3. What is "Habitual lateness" in EPS-TOPIK?

상습지각([sang-seup-ji-gak/habitual lateness]) means being late many times habitually. It is serious problem in workplace.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Lateness" in Korean - 지각([ji-gak/lateness])

What does "지각([ji-gak/lateness])" mean?

지각([ji-gak/lateness]) means "lateness". It is arriving at workplace after official work start time.

Casual: 지각이야 (ji-gak-i-ya)
Polite: 지각이에요 (ji-gak-i-e-yo)
Formal: 지각입니다 (ji-gak-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

지각([ji-gak/lateness]) = core word for lateness.
지각하다([ji-gak-ha-da/to be late]) = 지각 + 하다 (to do)
지각사유([ji-gak-sa-yu/reason for lateness]) = 지각 + 사유 (reason)
무단지각([mu-dan-ji-gak/unauthorized lateness]) = 무단 + 지각 (without permission + lateness)
상습지각([sang-seup-ji-gak/habitual lateness]) = 상습 + 지각 (habitual + lateness)

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Daily work: “지각 했어요? (ji-gak hae-sseo-yo?)”
2. Reason: Tell 지각사유([ji-gak-sa-yu/reason for lateness]) - traffic jam, bus delay.
3. Rules: Never 무단지각([mu-dan-ji-gak/unauthorized lateness]) or 상습지각([sang-seup-ji-gak/habitual lateness]).

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 지각 했어요? A: ji-gak hae-sseo-yo?

A: Were you late?

B: 네, 했어요. B: ne, hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I was late.

A: 왜 지각했어요? A: wae ji-gak-hae-sseo-yo?

A: Why were you late?

B: 버스가 늦어서 지각했어요. B: beo-seu-ga neu-jeo-seo ji-gak-hae-sseo-yo.

B: I was late because bus was late. - 지각([ji-gak/lateness])

A: 지각사유가 뭐예요? A: ji-gak-sa-yu-ga mwo-ye-yo?

A: What is the reason for lateness?

B: 버스가 늦었어요. B: beo-seu-ga neu-jeo-sseo-yo.

B: Bus was late.

A: 지각사유 말해 보세요. A: ji-gak-sa-yu mal-hae bo-se-yo.

A: Please tell reason for lateness.

B: 차가 막혀서 지각했어요. B: cha-ga mak-hyeo-seo ji-gak-hae-sseo-yo.

B: I was late because traffic was jammed. - 지각사유([ji-gak-sa-yu/reason for lateness])

A: 무단지각 했어요? A: mu-dan-ji-gak hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you have unauthorized lateness?

B: 아니요, 안 했어요. B: a-ni-yo, an hae-sseo-yo.

B: No, I didn't.

A: 무단지각 하면 안 돼요. A: mu-dan-ji-gak ha-myeon an dwae-yo.

A: You must not have unauthorized lateness.

B: 네, 알겠습니다. B: ne, al-get-seum-ni-da.

B: Yes, I understand. - 무단지각([mu-dan-ji-gak/unauthorized lateness])

A: 상습지각 해요? A: sang-seup-ji-gak hae-yo?

A: Do you habitually be late?

B: 아니요, 안 해요. B: a-ni-yo, an hae-yo.

B: No, I don't.

A: 상습지각 하면 안 돼요. A: sang-seup-ji-gak ha-myeon an dwae-yo.

A: You must not habitually be late.

B: 네, 조심할게요. B: ne, jo-sim-hal-ge-yo.

B: Yes, I will be careful. - 상습지각([sang-seup-ji-gak/habitual lateness])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 지각([ji-gak/lateness]) lateness
- 지각하다([ji-gak-ha-da/to be late]) to be late
- 지각사유([ji-gak-sa-yu/reason for lateness]) reason for lateness
- 무단지각([mu-dan-ji-gak/unauthorized lateness]) unauthorized lateness
- 상습지각([sang-seup-ji-gak/habitual lateness]) habitual lateness

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