두 사람의 대화는 밤늦게까지 이어졌다.
The conversation between the two people continued until late at night.
Korean
늦다
늦다
Meaning: to be late; to be slow
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 늦다 |
| Present | 늦는다 |
| Polite | 늦어요 |
| Formal | 늦습니다 |
| Past | 늦었다 |
| Past + Polite | 늦었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 늦겠어요 |
| Connective | 늦고 |
| Conditional | 늦으면 |
| Volitional | 늦자 |
| Imperative | 늦어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 늦으세요 |
| Attributive | 늦는 / 늦은 / 늦을 |
Example sentences
I need to hurry so I won't be late for the meeting.
약속 장소에 늦지 마세요.
Don't be late for the meeting place.
늦게라도 와서 다행이다.
It's a relief you came, even if it was late.
약속 시각에 늦지 않게 도착하세요.
Please arrive on time for the appointment.
길을 잃어버려서 약속에 늦었어요.
I got lost and was late for my appointment.
내일 회의에 늦지 마세요.
Don't be late for the meeting tomorrow.
늦어서 택시를 탔어요.
I was late, so I took a taxi.
오늘 업무가 많아서 늦게 퇴근할 것 같아요.
I have a lot of work today, so I think I'll leave the office late.
늦어서 죄송합니다.
I'm sorry for being late.
Usage Notes
Can mean to be late for an appointment or event, or to be slow in speed or progress.
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