Korean learner dictionary
갑자기 meaning and pronunciation
gapjagi · suddenly; all of a sudden
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 26797Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 갑짜기Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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미처 생각할 틈도 없이 빨리.
English: suddenly; all of a sudden — Quickly, not allowing someone to think.
Examples
- 갑자기 더워지다.
- 갑자기 떠나다.
- 갑자기 생각나다.
- 갑자기 생기다.
- 갑자기 없어지다.
- 회사에 갑자기 급한 일이 생겨서 나는 주말에도 회사에 출근했다.
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