Korean

멈칫하다

멈칫하다
Meaning: to falter; to stop suddenly; to hesitate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 멈칫하다
Present 멈칫한다
Polite 멈칫해요
Formal 멈칫합니다
Past 멈칫했다
Past + Polite 멈칫했어요
Guess + Polite 멈칫하겠어요
Connective 멈칫하고
Conditional 멈칫하면
Volitional 멈칫하자
Imperative 멈칫해라
Imperative + Polite 멈칫하세요
Attributive 멈칫하는 / 멈칫한 / 멈칫할

Example

While walking down the street, I suddenly saw someone I knew and faltered.

Usage Notes

Used when one suddenly stops an action or movement due to surprise, hesitation, or noticing something.

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