tardy — arriving or happening after the expected, planned, or usual time; late
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arriving or happening after the expected, planned, or usual time; late
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrdi/
Korean meaning: 예정된 시간보다 늦은, 지각한
Korean pronunciation: 타르-디 (강세: 타르)
Example Sentences
- The teacher marked him tardy even though he was only two minutes late.
- My alarm clock broke, so I was tardy for the most important exam of the year.
- The pizza delivery was so tardy that I could have walked to Italy and back.
tardy
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɑːrdi//
arriving or happening after the expected, planned, or usual time; late
Running late to important meeting
Though tardy, the hardy join the party!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'tardus'에서 유래했습니다. 원래 '느린, 더딘'이라는 뜻이었는데, 시간이 지나면서 '늦는'이라는 의미로 발전했어요. 마치 거북이처럼 느리게 움직이다 보니 약속 시간에 늦게 되는 것처럼요!
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📝Examples
“The teacher marked him tardy even though he was only two minutes late.”
“My alarm clock broke, so I was tardy for the most important exam of the year.”
“The pizza delivery was so tardy that I could have walked to Italy and back.”
“Being tardy to your own wedding is probably not the best way to start a marriage.”
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