아직… Not yet…
Introduction: In Korean, "아직" (ajik) is a common word that means "not yet" or "still." It is used in various contexts to convey that something hasn't happened yet but is expected to happen, or that a situation is ongoing. Understanding how to use "아직" properly will greatly enhance your ability to express time-related concepts in Korean conversations.
Let's dive into some common expressions that use "아직" and see how to translate them into English.
More expressions with 아직:
아직 준비가 안 됐어요.
(Ajik junbiga an dwaesseoyo)
I'm not ready yet.아직 끝나지 않았어요.
(Ajik kkeutnaji anasseoyo)
It’s not over yet.아직 결정하지 못했어요.
(Ajik gyeoljeonghaji mothaesseoyo)
I haven’t decided yet.아직 시간이 있어요.
(Ajik sigani isseoyo)
There’s still time.아직 이해가 안 돼요.
(Ajik ihaega an dwaeyo)
I don’t understand yet.아직 기다리고 있어요.
(Ajik gidarigo isseoyo)
I’m still waiting.아직 일이 남아 있어요.
(Ajik iri nama isseoyo)
There’s still work left.
By practicing these expressions, you’ll become more comfortable using "아직" in everyday conversations. Whether you’re waiting for something to happen or emphasizing that something is still ongoing, "아직" is a key word to master!