Korean

현재
Meaning: the present; now; currently
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

現
在

Example sentences

In the current situation, we cannot win.
GPS를 사용하여 현재 위치를 확인할 수 있습니다.
You can check your current location using GPS.
그 사건은 현재 법원에 계속 중이다.
The case is currently pending in court.
이 건물은 현재 공사 중입니다.
This building is currently under construction.
현재 상황을 고려하여 결정해야 합니다.
You must decide considering the current situation.
정부는 현재의 경제 사태를 해결하기 위해 긴급 대책을 마련했다
The government prepared emergency measures to resolve the current economic situation.
그는 현재 서울에 거주하고 있다.
He is currently residing in Seoul.
현재 가장 시급한 문제는 실업률 해결이다.
The most urgent problem at present is solving the unemployment rate.
대통령은 현재 백악관에 머물고 있다.
The President is currently staying at the White House.
이 기술은 현재 특허 출원 중이다.
This technology is currently under patent application.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current time or state. Can be used as both a noun and an adverb.

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