Vocabulary
당장
immediately
Meaning
Adverb: “immediately”, “right away”; can convey urgency.
Why this form?
바로 — “right away, directly”: may indicate immediacy or no detour, without necessarily implying urgency.
즉시 — “immediately”: often used in written instructions, notices or formal communication.
Forms not to confuse
- 바로
바로 시작해요. — Let’s start right away.
- 즉시
즉시 대피하세요. — Evacuate immediately.
Examples
지금 당장 여기서 나가야 해요. — We need to get out of here right now.
당장 시작하세요. — Start immediately.