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시간 낭비

sigan nangbi
phrase★Intermediate— wasting time
general

The act of spending time on unproductive or unnecessary activities, resulting in a loss of valuable time that could have been used more effectively.

그 영화는 시간 낭비였다.

That movie was a waste of time.

이 프로젝트는 시간 낭비를 피하기 위해 계획적으로 진행되어야 한다.

This project must be carried out systematically to avoid wasting time.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to criticize or express regret over time spent on unproductive activities.

Collocations

시간 낭비하지 마라don't waste time시간 낭비하지 않기 위해to avoid wasting time

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

시간을 낭비하다phrase
to waste time
시간을 효율적으로 사용하다phrase
to use time efficiently

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to advise someone to stop doing something unproductive or to criticize a situation where time is being wasted.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Negative Connotations

While this phrase is useful for expressing dissatisfaction, it can come across as harsh. Use it carefully in professional settings.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '시간' (time) and '낭비' (waste), reflecting the literal meaning of wasting time.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts to express dissatisfaction with how time is being used. It can be used to advise someone to be more productive or to criticize a situation where time is being wasted.

Word Breakdown

시간
time
root
+
낭비
waste
root
한영사전

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