No. 2,820 in Korean
일찌감치
"일찌감치" means "early" or "ahead of time."
In a sentence
그는 일찌감치 일을 끝냈다.
He finished the work early.
Here, '일찌감치' is used to denote an action being done earlier than expected or planned. It represents the quality of being prompt.
일찌감치 출발해야 교통체증을 피할 수 있다.
You need to leave early to avoid traffic congestion.
In this sentence, '일찌감치' emphasizes the necessity of an early start to achieve a strategy, showing anticipatory decision-making.
그녀는 일찌감치 자리를 잡아 놓았다.
She secured the spot early.
This demonstrates taking action early to ensure a desirable outcome, highlighting foresight and proactive behavior.
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