Korean

금방
Meaning: just now; soon; immediately
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

It looks like it's going to rain soon.
인터넷 속도가 빨라서 영화 다운로드가 금방 끝났다.
The internet speed was fast, so the movie download finished quickly.
그 사람의 첫인상이 아주 좋아서 금방 친해졌다.
His first impression was so good that we quickly became close.
아침부터 가랑비가 내리기 시작하더니 금방 그쳤다.
Drizzle started falling from the morning and stopped quickly.
소년은 잡았던 나비를 금방 놔주었다.
The boy soon let go of the butterfly he had caught.
직모인 사람은 파마가 금방 풀려요.
Perms uncurl quickly for people with straight hair.
나와 그는 공통점이 많아서 금방 친해졌다.
He and I became friends quickly because we have a lot in common.
금방 돌아올 테니까 여기서 기다려.
I'll be back soon, so wait here.
그의 가식적인 미소는 금방 들통나고 말았다.
His hypocritical smile was soon revealed.
그 녀석은 정말 좆밥이라서 내가 금방 이길 수 있어.
That guy is such a pushover that I can beat him easily.

Usage Notes

Refers to a very recent past or a very near future.

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