jigeum

right now

Usages of jigeum

• 지금 더워요.: It’s hot right now.
• 지금 더워서 에어컨을 켜요.: It's hot right now, so I turn on the air conditioner.
• 지금 회의 중이에요.: I am in a meeting right now.
• 지금은 현금밖에 없어서 카드 결제를 못 해요, 그리고 시간도 충분하지 않아요.: Right now I only have cash, so I can’t pay by card, and we also don’t have enough time.
• 지금 길이 많이 막혀요.: There is a lot of traffic right now.
• 지금은 시간이 없어서 택시가 필요해요.: I don’t have time right now, so I need a taxi.
• 지금 통화가 안 되면 문자라도 보내 줘.: If you can’t talk on the phone right now, at least send me a text.
• 와이파이가 끊겨서 지금 이메일을 확인 못 해요.: The Wi‑Fi got disconnected, so I can’t check my email right now.
• 저는 지금 로비에서 기다리고 있어요.: I am waiting in the lobby right now.
• 지금 너무 피곤해서 잠깐 쉬어요.: I’m so tired right now, so I’m resting for a moment.
• 지금은 시간이 없어서 택시를 타야겠다.: I don't have time right now, so I'd better take a taxi.

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