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깜빡

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb '깜빡' is commonly used to describe something happening suddenly or briefly, often related to blinking, flickering, or forgetting something momentarily. It can express a quick flash of light or a sudden lapse in memory.

Common Contexts

  • When describing lights or eyes: '깜빡 깜빡' mimics flickering or blinking.
  • When talking about forgetting: '깜빡 잊다' means to forget something unintentionally.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 깜빡 잊다: to forget suddenly or unintentionally.
  • 깜빡하다: to blink or flicker.
  • 깜빡 잠그다 (used negatively): to forget to lock something.

Register and Nuance

'깜빡' is informal and often used in everyday conversation. It conveys a casual tone when admitting forgetfulness or describing flickering lights.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '깜빡' with '깜짝' (meaning 'surprised'). Remember, '깜빡' relates to blinking or forgetting, while '깜짝' is about sudden surprise.

Example Sentences

깜빡 잊어버렸어요. 중요한 약속이 있었는데 기억이 안 나네요.

Kkampak ijeobeoryeosseoyo. Jungyohan yaksogi isseonneunde gieogi an naneoyo.

I completely forgot. I had an important appointment, but I can't remember it.

불이 깜빡 깜빡 깜박여서 눈이 아팠어요.

Buri kkampak kkampak kkampakyeoseo nuni apasseoyo.

The light was flickering, so my eyes hurt.

깜빡하고 문을 잠그지 않았어요.

Kkampak hago muneul jamgeuji anasseoyo.

I forgot to lock the door.