Level 6

직전

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Meaning and Usage

The word '직전' means 'just immediately before' something happens or a specific time. It is often used to emphasize the very last moment before an event or action.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '직전' in contexts related to time-sensitive situations such as meetings, exams, departures, or deadlines. It highlights the urgency or immediacy of the moment.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '회의 직전' (just before a meeting): used when something happens right before a meeting starts.
  • '시험 직전' (just before an exam): emphasizes the final moments before an exam.
  • '출발 직전' (just before departure): used to describe something occurring immediately before leaving.

Register and Nuance

'직전' is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Korean. It conveys a precise time frame and often implies a sense of immediacy or last-minute occurrence.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '직전' with '직후' (immediately after). Remember, '직전' is always before an event, while '직후' is after. Pay attention to the context to avoid this mistake.

Example Sentences

회의 직전에 중요한 자료를 받았다.

Hoeui jikjeone jungyohan jaryoreul badasseotda.

I received important documents just right before the meeting.

시험 직전까지도 공부를 멈추지 않았다.

Siheom jikjeonkkajido gongbureul meomchujianhatda.

I didn't stop studying until just before the exam.

출발 직전에 비가 내리기 시작했다.

Chulbal jikjeone biga naerigi sijakhaetda.

It started raining just before departure.