Level 4

밀리다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '밀리다' primarily means that something is delayed, left undone, or overdue. It is often used to describe tasks, payments, or appointments that have not been completed on time.

Common Contexts

  • Work or homework that piles up and remains unfinished.
  • Payments such as rent or bills that are overdue.
  • Being late due to external factors like traffic.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '밀리다' with tasks: 숙제가 밀리다 (homework is delayed)
  • '밀리다' with payments: 월세가 밀리다 (rent is overdue)
  • '시간에 밀리다' (to be late for an appointment)

Register and Politeness

'밀리다' is a neutral verb and can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '밀리다' with '미루다' (to postpone). Remember, '밀리다' is passive, meaning the delay happens to the subject, while '미루다' is active, meaning someone postpones something.

Example Sentences

숙제가 너무 많아서 며칠 동안 밀렸어요.

Sukjega neomu manhaseo myeochil dongan millieosseoyo.

I had so much homework that it got delayed for several days.

이번 달 월세가 밀렸어요. 빨리 내야 해요.

Ibeon dal wolsega millieosseoyo. Ppalli naeya haeyo.

This month's rent is overdue. I need to pay it quickly.

교통 체증 때문에 약속 시간에 밀렸어요.

Gyotong chejeung ttaemune yaksok sigane millieosseoyo.

I was late for the appointment because of traffic congestion.