English–Korean

“moment” in Korean

Korean

Also한순간 (hansungan)

Pronunciation

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Example

사진을 찍는 순간에 눈을 감았어요.sa ji neul jjing neun sun ga ne nu neul ka ma sseo yo

I closed my eyes at the moment I took the picture.

Illustration for 순간 (moment)

How to say “moment” in Korean

“Moment” in Korean is 순간 (sungan).

A tiny point in time, like the brief instant when something happens.

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

Example sentences with 순간

그 순간 나는 아무 말도 못했다.keu sun gan na neun a mu mal do mo taet tta

At that moment, I could not say anything.

Tips for using 순간

  • In Korean, this word often points to the exact time when a sudden event happens, making it useful for describing quick changes.

Other Korean words for “moment”

그의 표정이 한순간에 바뀌었다.keu ui pyo jeong i han sun ga ne pa kkwi eot tta

His expression changed in an instant.

“moment” in other languages