No. 1,308 in Korean
대기
"대기" in English means "atmosphere" or "waiting," depending on context.
In a sentence
그는 대기질을 측정하는 기계를 사용했습니다.
He used a machine to measure the air quality.
대기 in this sentence refers to the atmosphere or air.
나는 가게 문 앞에서 대기 중입니다.
I am waiting in front of the store entrance.
대기 in this sentence means the act of waiting or being on standby.
긴급 상황을 대비하여 대기 모드로 전환되었다.
It was switched to standby mode in preparation for an emergency.
대기 in this sentence refers to being on standby or readiness.
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