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Korean expression

일단은 만족

일단

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What does 일단 mean?

일단 means "for now; at least for the moment" in Korean.

How it works here

‘일단은’ means that, at the current stage, the speaker is satisfied.

In this line

일단은

‘일단’ means first or for now. ‘일단은’ adds topic emphasis and often suggests a temporary decision or step.

When it's used

Used when prioritizing what to deal with first or for the time being.

The line

일단은 만족!

Satisfied for now!

The speaker focuses on the immediate result rather than considering everything at once.

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More examples

  1. 일단 회의부터 시작하자.

    Let’s start with the meeting first.

  2. 일단은 여기서 기다려 주세요.

    For now, please wait here.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

일단

일단은 만족!

  • Everything all at once.
  • According to a prior agreement.
  • Let’s not give up until the end.
  • First; for now; at this stage.
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First; for now; at this stage.

‘일단’ means first or for now. ‘일단은’ adds topic emphasis and often suggests a temporary decision or step.

Other words in this line

만족
Satisfaction

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