No. 18,414 in Korean
시간문제
"시간문제" means "a matter of time."
In a sentence
이 일은 해결되는 건 시간문제야.
This issue is just a matter of time to resolve.
The word '시간문제' here means 'a matter of time,' indicating that the resolution of the issue is inevitable and anticipated shortly.
성공할 수 있을 거야, 그건 단지 시간문제야.
You will succeed; it's just a matter of time.
In this sentence, '시간문제' implies that success is certain and pending, depending on the passage of time.
지진 발생은 이 지역에서 시간문제였어.
An earthquake occurring in this area was just a matter of time.
Here, '시간문제' suggests a premonition or inevitability regarding the occurrence of the earthquake in this particular area over time.
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