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갑작스럽다 meaning and pronunciation

gapjakseureopda · sudden; unexpected; abrupt

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 16188
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 갑짝쓰럽따, 갑짝쓰러운, 갑짝쓰러워, 갑짝쓰러우니, 갑짝쓰럽씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    어떤 일이 갑자기 일어나 뜻밖이다.

    English: sudden; unexpected; abrupt — Something happening abruptly and unexpectedly.

    Examples

    • 갑작스러운 말.
    • 갑작스러운 일.
    • 갑작스러운 행동.
    • 변화가 갑작스럽다.
    • 질문이 갑작스럽다.
    • 모두들 그녀의 갑작스러운 질문에 당황해서 아무 말도 하지 못했다.
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