English–Korean

“briefly” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeolpit

Example

그를 얼핏 본 적이 있어.keu reul eol pit pon cheo gi i sseo

I've seen him briefly.

Illustration for 얼핏 (briefly)

How to say “briefly” in Korean

“Briefly” in Korean is 얼핏 (eolpit).

Something appears for only a moment, like a passing image that cannot be studied closely.

Full entry for 얼핏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 얼핏

골목에서 얼핏 그의 얼굴이 보였다.kol mo ge seo eol pit keu ui eol gu ri po yeot tta

His face was briefly visible in the alley.

Tips for using 얼핏

  • It helps distinguish a detail caught in passing from something observed carefully and remembered clearly.

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