Late means happening after the scheduled or expected time.
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- Used to describe an action happening after the expected time.
- Commonly modifies verbs related to arrival or daily schedules.
- Essential basic adverb for everyday time-related communication.
개요
'늦게'는 형용사 '늦다'에서 파생된 부사로, 어떤 사건이나 행동이 예상된 시간보다 뒤에 일어남을 나타냅니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 동사(오다, 자다, 일어나다, 도착하다 등) 앞에 위치하여 그 행동이 일어나는 시점을 수식합니다. 3) 일반적인 맥락: 일상생활에서 약속에 늦거나, 잠을 늦게 자는 등 시간과 관련된 거의 모든 상황에서 빈번하게 쓰입니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '늦게'는 시간적인 지연을 뜻하는 반면, '뒤늦게'는 어떤 일이 발생한 이후에 비로소 깨닫거나 행동할 때 강조하여 사용합니다.
Examples
어제 너무 늦게 잤어요.
everydayI went to bed too late yesterday.
회의에 늦게 참석하여 죄송합니다.
formalI apologize for arriving late to the meeting.
늦게까지 공부했어.
informalI studied until late.
산업화가 늦게 시작되었다.
academicIndustrialization began late.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
늦게라도
even if it is late
늦게까지
until late
너무 늦게
too late
Often Confused With
This is an adjective meaning 'to be late'. It describes the state of time rather than the action itself.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '늦게' to modify verbs indicating the timing of an action. It is neutral in formality and can be used in almost any context. When apologizing for being late, it is often paired with '죄송합니다'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '늦다' instead of '늦게' when describing an action. Remember that '늦게' acts as an adverb, so it must modify a verb. Do not use it to describe a noun directly.
Tips
Pair with verbs for natural flow
Always place '늦게' immediately before the verb it modifies. This ensures clear communication about the timing of the action.
Don't confuse with late adjective
Remember that '늦다' is an adjective, while '늦게' is an adverb. Use '늦게' when describing how an action is performed.
Punctuality in Korean culture
While being late is generally discouraged, '늦게' is frequently used in apologies. Saying '늦게 와서 죄송합니다' is a very common polite phrase.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle Korean '늣다', which evolved into the modern adjective '늦다'. The adverbial suffix '-게' was added to transform it into its current function.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, punctuality is highly valued in professional settings. While '늦게' is used daily, being '늦게' to a business meeting requires a formal apology.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Late' and '늦게'. The sound '늦' carries the meaning of delay, and adding '-게' turns it into the adverb 'late'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions'늦다'는 형용사로 상태를 서술하고, '늦게'는 부사로 행동을 수식합니다. 예를 들어 '시간이 늦다'와 '늦게 오다'로 구분합니다.
보통 '늦게'를 부정할 때는 '늦지 않게'라는 표현을 많이 씁니다. '늦지 않게 오세요'는 'Don't be late'라는 의미입니다.
부사 자체는 시제가 없지만, 수식하는 동사를 과거형으로 써서 표현합니다. '어제 집에 늦게 들어갔어요'처럼 사용합니다.
'너무 늦게' 또는 '아주 늦게'라고 강조하여 표현할 수 있습니다.
Test Yourself
오늘은 일이 많아서 집에 ___ 들어갔어요.
일이 많으면 귀가가 늦어지므로 '늦게'가 적절합니다.
다음 중 올바른 문장을 고르세요.
동작을 수식하는 부사이므로 동사와 함께 쓰이는 것이 자연스럽습니다.
(도착했어요 / 친구가 / 늦게)
한국어의 기본 어순은 주어-부사-동사 순입니다.
Score: /3
Summary
Late means happening after the scheduled or expected time.
- Used to describe an action happening after the expected time.
- Commonly modifies verbs related to arrival or daily schedules.
- Essential basic adverb for everyday time-related communication.
Pair with verbs for natural flow
Always place '늦게' immediately before the verb it modifies. This ensures clear communication about the timing of the action.
Don't confuse with late adjective
Remember that '늦다' is an adjective, while '늦게' is an adverb. Use '늦게' when describing how an action is performed.
Punctuality in Korean culture
While being late is generally discouraged, '늦게' is frequently used in apologies. Saying '늦게 와서 죄송합니다' is a very common polite phrase.
Examples
4 of 4어제 너무 늦게 잤어요.
I went to bed too late yesterday.
회의에 늦게 참석하여 죄송합니다.
I apologize for arriving late to the meeting.
늦게까지 공부했어.
I studied until late.
산업화가 늦게 시작되었다.
Industrialization began late.
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