A1 Collocation तटस्थ

시간을 지키다

sigan-eul jikida

to be on time

Phrase in 30 Seconds

To arrive or finish something exactly at the agreed-upon time.

  • Means: To keep or respect the scheduled time.
  • Used in: Business meetings, social appointments, and deadlines.
  • Don't confuse: '시간이 있다' (to have time) with '시간을 지키다' (to be punctual).
Clock + Checkmark = Respectful behavior

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to be on time. You use it when you have a meeting or a class.
It is a collocation used to describe someone who arrives at the agreed time. It shows you are a reliable person.
This phrase functions as a social norm indicator. It is used to express the importance of respecting others' schedules in both professional and casual environments.
The phrase encapsulates the cultural value of 'nunchi'—being aware of social expectations. It is essential for maintaining professional credibility and social trust in Korean society.
Linguistically, '지키다' acts as a transitive verb requiring an object marker. Its usage reflects the high-context nature of Korean communication, where punctuality is a proxy for interpersonal respect and organizational discipline.
From a sociolinguistic perspective, '시간을 지키다' functions as a performative utterance that reinforces social hierarchy and collective responsibility. It is a lexicalized collocation that serves as a cornerstone for normative behavior in the Korean cultural paradigm.

मतलब

To arrive or complete something at the scheduled time.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Punctuality is a sign of respect for the other person's time. Similar to Korea, being even a minute late is considered very rude.

💡

Use '잘'

Add '잘' before '지키다' to sound more natural.

मतलब

To arrive or complete something at the scheduled time.

💡

Use '잘'

Add '잘' before '지키다' to sound more natural.

खुद को परखो

Complete the sentence.

약속 ____ 잘 지키는 것이 중요합니다.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 을

The object marker '을' is needed for the verb '지키다'.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Yes, in Korea, being late is considered disrespectful.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

약속을 지키다

similar

To keep a promise

🔗

시간이 없다

contrast

To have no time

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

☕

Meeting a friend

A: 우리 2시에 만날까?

B: 응, 시간을 잘 지키자!

informal
💼

Work deadline

Boss: 마감 시간을 지켜주세요.

Employee: 네, 알겠습니다.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a clock (시간) being guarded by a soldier (지키다).

Visual Association

Imagine a person standing guard in front of a giant clock to make sure it doesn't move.

Story

Min-su had a big meeting. He checked his watch. He arrived exactly at 9:00. His boss smiled. Min-su kept the time.

Word Web

시간약속지키다마감엄수신뢰

चैलेंज

For one week, arrive 5 minutes early to every appointment.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Ser puntual

Korean uses a verb (to keep) while Spanish uses an adjective (punctual).

French moderate

Être à l'heure

French uses a prepositional phrase.

German high

Pünktlich sein

German is adjective-based.

Japanese very_high

時間を守る (Jikan o mamoru)

Minimal difference; both use the same Kanji roots.

Arabic moderate

الالتزام بالوقت (Al-iltizam bil-waqt)

Arabic uses a noun (commitment) rather than a verb (to keep).

Easily Confused

시간을 지키다 बनाम 시간을 보내다

Learners think it means to keep time.

보내다 means to send or spend.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Yes, in Korea, being late is considered disrespectful.

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