Korean Vocabulary: Waiting in Korean

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Vocabulary List

English Korean Pronunciation
Patience
인내심
Anticipation
기대
Delay
지연
Queue
대기열
Expectation
기대
Pause
일시 정지
Time
시간
Restlessness
안절부절
Impatience
조급함
Nervousness
초조함
Boredom
지루함
Serenity
평온
Watch
시계
Clock
시계
Downtime
대기 시간
Lingering
남은
Antsy
안절부절
Hesitation
주저
Stalled
정지
Procrastination
미루기
Tardiness
지연
Postponement
예약
Reservation
약속
Appointment
대기
Standby
대기실
Waiting room
도착
Arrival
출발
Departure
통과
Transit
통과 라운지
Transit lounge
경유
Layover
대기
Hold
대기 시스템
Queueing system
중지
Suspension
대기
Pending
시간 소요
Overtime
기대
Time-consuming
불안한
Expectancy
마감
Anxious
카운트다운
Deadline
중단
Countdown
정체
Interruption
인내
Stagnation
탄력성
Endurance
좌절
Resilience
불확실성
Frustration
경계하는
Uncertainty
갈망
Watchful
열망합니다.

Cultural Cue: Patience is a Virtue

In Korean culture, patience and respect for others’ time are highly valued. When waiting in line or for someone, use polite expressions like 기다리다 (gidarida) to convey your patience and courtesy. Remember, showing patience is a sign of maturity and respect in Korean society.

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