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갑자기

"suddenly"

Korean word for suddenly

~Adverbs

Adverbs modifying verbs and adjectives

Pronunciation Guide

갑자기[gapja·gi]

English Translation

suddenly

Meaning & Usage

'갑자기' means 'suddenly' in English.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Adverbs modifying verbs and adjectives
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I walk suddenly.
Intermediate
That person works suddenly.
Advanced
The adverb "갑자기" expresses the degree of action.
Master
Proper use of "갑자기" enhances the expressiveness of sentences.
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