Korean

잠깐

잠깐
Meaning: for a moment; for a little while; briefly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

Please wait for a moment.
저는 휴게 시간에 잠깐 커피를 마셨어요.
I drank coffee for a moment during the rest break.
주말 오후에 잠깐 즐기는 낮잠은 피로 회복에 큰 도움이 됩니다.
A short nap enjoyed on a weekend afternoon is a great help for fatigue recovery.
잠깐 나갔다 온 그새 손님이 다녀갔다.
In that short time I was out for a moment, a guest visited.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate a short duration of time. Can function as a noun or an adverb.

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