Korean word

문득

Pronunciation

Romanizationmundeuk

Meaning

  • adverbsuddenly

Example

문득 생각이 났다.mun deuk saeng ga gi nat tta

It suddenly came to mind.

Illustration for 문득 (suddenly)

More examples

문득 멈춰 섰다.mun deuk meom chwo seot tta

I suddenly stopped.

Core concept

Something appears in the mind or sparks a response before any clear reason or warning.

Common phrases

  • 문득 깨닫다mun deuk kkae dat tta

    suddenly realize

  • 문득 멈춰 서다mun deuk meom chwo seo da

    suddenly stop

  • 문득 생각이 나다mun deuk saeng ga gi na da

    suddenly come to mind

Similar words

불현듯pulhyeondeut: A thought or feeling suddenly emerges in the mind.
갑자기kapjjagi: A situation changes quickly and unexpectedly.
뜻밖에tteutppakke: Something happens in an unexpected way or has an unexpected result.
불시에pulsie: Something happens without advance notice or warning.

Definition in Korean

별다른 계기 없이 순간적으로 마음에 떠오르거나 반응이 일어날 때 쓰이는 부사.pyeol da reun kye gi eop ssi sun gan jeo geu ro ma eu me tteo o reu geo na pa neung i i reo nal ttae sseu i neun pu sa

Word origin

문득 (mundeuk, "suddenly") is an old native Korean word, while the details of its earliest formation are uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use suddenly for any quick event, but this word is especially natural for an unexpected inner change.

Other meanings

  • unexpectedlyadverb

Opposites

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