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Usages of jiyeondoeda
지하철이 지연돼서 출발 시간이 늦을 것 같아요.jihacheori jiyeondwaeseo chulbal sigani neujeul geos gatayo.
The subway is delayed, so the departure time will probably be late.
버스가 지연돼요.beoseuga jiyeondwaeyo.
The bus is delayed.
비행이 지연돼서 공항에서 기다려요.bihaengi jiyeondwaeseo gonghangeseo gidaryeoyo.
The flight is delayed, so I’m waiting at the airport.
연휴 동안은 교환·환불이 지연될 수 있어요.yeonhyu donganeun gyohwan·hwanburi jiyeondoel su isseoyo.
During the holidays, exchanges and refunds can be delayed.
버스가 지연돼서 오래 기다렸어요.beoseuga jiyeondwaeseo orae gidaryeosseoyo.
The bus was delayed, so I waited for a long time.
버스가 지연돼서 조금만 기다려 줘요.beoseuga jiyeondwaeseo jogeumman gidaryeo jwoyo.
The bus is delayed, so please wait just a little for me.
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