Nuance Dictionary / Time Pressure & 'Ppal-i Ppal-i'

닥치다 dak-chi-da

To approach suddenly / To be confronted with something urgent with no time to prepare

What does 닥치다 mean?

닥치다 (dak-chi-da) means: To approach suddenly / To be confronted with something urgent with no time to prepare.

When a deadline or disaster suddenly hits you in the face. Also means 'Shut up!'.

How it's actually used

  • 발표가 코앞으로 닥치니까 갑자기 머릿속이 하얘졌어.
    balpyo-ga koap-euro dakchinikka gapjagi meorissog-i hayaejyeosseo.
    The presentation suddenly crept up on me, and my mind went blank.
    💡 Used when an urgent task or deadline hits you abruptly.
  • 일단 닥치면 어떻게든 하게 되니까 너무 걱정하지 마.
    ildan dakchimyeon eotteohgedun hage doenikka neomu geokjeong-haji ma.
    Once it's right in front of you, you'll somehow manage, so don't worry too much.
    💡 Can mean facing an imminent situation (unrelated to the rude slang meaning).
  • 발등에 불이 떨어져야 겨우 일하기 시작하는 버릇이 또 도졌다.
    baldeung-e bul-i tteoreojyeoya gyeou il-hagi sijakhaneun beoreut-i tto dojeotda.
    My habit of only starting to work when a crisis suddenly hits me flared up again.
    💡 Refers to a sudden urgent situation landing right on you.

Related words in Time Pressure & 'Ppal-i Ppal-i'

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