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그때그때

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Meaning and Usage

"그때그때" is an adverb meaning "each time" or "whenever it happens." It emphasizes responding or acting according to the specific situation or moment rather than following a fixed rule or plan.

Common Contexts

This word is often used in daily conversation and formal settings when discussing flexible responses, preparations, or decisions that depend on the current circumstances.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 그때그때 상황에 맞다: to fit the situation each time
  • 그때그때 준비하다: to prepare as needed each time
  • 그때그때 달라지다: to change from time to time

Usage Notes

"그때그때" highlights adaptability and situational awareness. It is often paired with verbs related to action or change. Avoid confusing it with fixed time expressions like "그때" which refers to a specific past time. "그때그때" stresses repeated or variable timing rather than a single moment.

Example Sentences

그때그때 상황에 맞게 대처해야 한다.

Geuttaegeuttae sanghwang-e matge daecheohaeya handa.

You have to respond according to the situation each time.

그때그때 필요한 자료를 준비해 주세요.

Geuttaegeuttae piryohan jaryoreul junbihae juseyo.

Please prepare the necessary materials as needed each time.

그때그때 달라지는 규칙을 잘 이해해야 한다.

Geuttaegeuttae dallajineun gyuchigeul jal ihaehaeya handa.

You need to understand the rules that change from time to time.