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Today’s Phrase
아직 멀었어요
a·jik meo·reo·sseo·yo
ajik meoreosseoyo
Not yet / Still a long way to go
Did You Know?
아직 멀었어요 is often said humorously by Korean elders to younger students trying hard at something: 아직 멀었어! (You’ve still got a long way to go!). It’s usually meant as playful motivation rather than harsh criticism.
Phrase Breakdown
아직
ajik
still, yet
An adverb meaning ‘still’ or ‘not yet’
멀었어요
meoreosseoyo
was far / still far
멀다 (to be far) + past tense; means ‘still far off’
Used to say something isn’t ready yet or that there’s still a long way to go toward a goal.
Example Phrases
도착하려면 아직 멀었어요?
Dochakaeuryeomyeon ajik meoreosseoyo?
Is it still far until we arrive?
-려면 = ‘in order to’ or ‘if you want to’.
한국어 실력이 아직 멀었어요.
Hangugeo sillyeogi ajik meoreosseoyo.
My Korean still has a long way to go.
실력 = skill level or ability.
아직 멀었으니까 좀 자도 돼요.
Ajik meoreoSSeunikka jom jado dwaeyo.
We still have a long way, so you can sleep a bit.
-으니까 gives reason; 자도 돼요 = it’s okay to sleep.
Related Phrases
거의 다 왔어요
geuui da wasseoyo
We’re almost there
Indicates you are nearly at the destination.
조금만 더요
jogeumman deoyo
Just a little more
Encourages a bit more patience or effort.
다 됐어요
da dwaesseoyo
All done / It’s ready
Announcing completion.
Quick Review
맞아요
Can you recall what this means?
majayo
That’s right / Correct