English–Korean

“startled” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkamjjak

Example

나는 깜짝 놀랐어.na neun kkam jjak nol la sseo

I was startled.

Illustration for 깜짝 (startled)

How to say “startled” in Korean

“Startled” in Korean is 깜짝 (kkamjjak).

A brief burst of surprise when something unexpected happens.

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

Example sentences with 깜짝

밤에 갑자기 불이 켜져서 모두가 깜짝 놀랐다.pa me kap jja gi pu ri kyeo jeo seo mo du ga kkam jjak nol lat tta

Everyone was startled when the lights suddenly came on at night.

Tips for using 깜짝

  • English often separates an unexpected event from the startled feeling it causes, while this word can highlight the quick surprise in casual speech.

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