Korean

갑자기

갑자기
Meaning: suddenly; abruptly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

It suddenly rained, so I used an umbrella.
그는 갑자기 성을 냈다.
He suddenly got angry.
그는 갑자기 화를 냈다.
He suddenly got angry.
바이올린의 현 중 하나가 갑자기 끊어졌다.
One of the violin strings suddenly broke.
그는 갑자기 억! 소리를 내며 바닥에 주저앉았다.
He suddenly let out an 'Ugh!' sound and slumped to the floor.
갑자기 머리가 핑 돌았다.
Suddenly my head spun.
서버가 갑자기 다운되었습니다.
The server suddenly went down.
갑자기 큰 소리가 나서 깜짝 놀랐어요.
I was startled because there was a sudden loud noise.
차가 갑자기 멈추었다.
The car suddenly stopped.
갑자기 웃음이 터져 나왔다.
Suddenly, laughter burst out.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something happening unexpectedly or without warning.

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