Nuance Dictionary / Time Pressure & 'Ppal-i Ppal-i'
임박하다 im-bak-ha-da
Imminent; the crucial moment or deadline is right around the corner
What does 임박하다 mean?
임박하다 (im-bak-ha-da) means: Imminent; the crucial moment or deadline is right around the corner.
A very serious, formal word for something huge (like a storm, birth, or exam) that is about to happen.
🎙️ 임박하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [임바카다]로 소리나요 (격음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 태풍이 북상하면서 코앞으로 임박해 주민들이 긴장하고 있습니다.
taepung-i buksanghamyeonseo koap-euro imbakhae jumin-deul-i ginjang-hago isseumnida.
As the typhoon moves north and is imminent, residents are on edge.
💡 A formal word used in news or serious contexts. - 결승전이 임박했으니 선수들의 훈련 강도를 높여야 합니다.
gyeolseungjeon-i imbakhaesseuni seonsu-deul-i hunryon gangdo-reul nopyeoya hamnida.
Since the finals are right around the corner, we need to increase the players' training intensity.
💡 Used for major events or deadlines approaching. - 태풍이 우리나라에 상륙하기가 임박했으니 모든 시설물을 점검해 주세요.
taepung-i uri-nara-e sangnyuk-hagi-ga imbak-haet-seuni modeon siseolmur-eul jeomgeom-hae juseyo.
As the typhoon is imminent in making landfall in our country, please inspect all facilities.
💡 A formal, serious term used for major impending events, disasters, or critical deadlines.
Related words in Time Pressure & 'Ppal-i Ppal-i'
벼락치기(하다) byeo-rak-chi-gi닥치다 dak-chi-da여유롭다 yeo-yu-rop-da허송세월(하다) heo-song-se-wol기약(이) 없다 gi-yak-i-eop-da