Korean

자마자

자마자
Meaning: as soon as; right after
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Example sentences

As soon as he lay down on the bed, he fell into a deep sleep.
동생은 잠이 들자마자 커 소리를 냈다.
My brother made a snoring sound as soon as he fell asleep.
아침에 눈뜨자마자 스트레칭을 했다.
As soon as I woke up in the morning, I stretched.
아이는 엄마를 보자마자 싱긋 미소를 지었다.
As soon as the child saw her mother, she gave a broad smile.

Usage Notes

A connective ending used to indicate that the action in the following clause happens immediately after the action in the preceding clause.

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