Korean Dictionary
How to say "Still" in Korean
“Still” in Korean is 아직 (pronounced "ajik").
아직
ajik
Usage & Context
The word for still, indicating something continues or has not finished. This is commonly used in ongoing situations and incomplete actions.
Example Sentence
나는 아직 밥을 먹고 있어요.
I am still eating.
How to use 아직 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Still” is 아직, romanized as ajik.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 아직.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "a" like the 'ah' in 'father', and "jik" like 'jick' in 'tick' but with a soft 'j' sound. The stress is typically on the first syllable, "a".
More Example Sentences
Waiting for someone at a meeting point.
아직 안 왔어요?
They haven't arrived yet?
Explaining your current status to someone asking about your profession.
저는 아직 학생이에요.
I'm still a student.
Responding to a question about a pending decision.
아직 결정 못 했어요.
I haven't decided yet.
Cultural Context
아직 is frequently used with negative verb forms (e.g., 아직 안 ~) to mean 'not yet'. It implies that an action is ongoing, has not started, or is expected to happen in the future. In daily conversation, it's common to hear it when someone is waiting for something or hasn't completed a task.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아직 멀었어요
It's still a long way off / not yet ready.
아직 괜찮아
It's still okay / I'm still fine.
아직도
still, even now (with emphasis)
Related Expressions
이미
imi
already
벌써
beolsseo
already (often with surprise)
계속
gyesok
continuously, keep doing
이제
ije
now, from now on
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