갑자기 큰 소리가 나서 깜짝 놀랐어요.
I was startled because there was a sudden loud noise.
Korean
깜짝
깜짝
Meaning: with a start; suddenly; with a blink
Listen to pronunciation
Example sentences
I was so surprised that I screamed.
무거운 박스가 바닥에 쿵 떨어지는 소리에 깜짝 놀랐다.
I was startled by the sound of a heavy box falling on the floor with a thump.
통장의 잔액을 확인하고 깜짝 놀랐다.
I was surprised when I checked the balance of my bank account.
아유, 깜짝이야.
Oh my, you surprised me.
어머, 깜짝이야!
Oh my, you scared me!
그녀는 내가 깜짝 파티를 준비하고 있다는 것을 눈치챈 것 같다.
She seems to have noticed that I am preparing a surprise party.
구급차의 사이렌 소리에 깜짝 놀랐다.
I was startled by the sound of the ambulance siren.
뒤에서 누군가 있는 기척이 들려 깜짝 놀랐다.
I was startled by the sound of someone behind me.
아이고, 깜짝이야!
Oh my, you scared me!
Usage Notes
An adverb used to describe being startled or surprised, or a quick blinking motion. Often paired with verbs like '놀라다' (to be surprised).
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.