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갑작스레 meaning and pronunciation

gapjakseure · unexpectedly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23022
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 갑짝쓰레Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일이 갑자기 일어나 뜻밖의 느낌이 들게.

    English: unexpectedly — In such a manner that something happens suddenly and surprises someone.

    Examples

    • 갑작스레 들어오다.
    • 갑작스레 떠나다.
    • 갑작스레 쓰러지다.
    • 갑작스레 울다.
    • 갑작스레 조용해지다.
    • 갑작스레 질문하다.
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