Korean word

반짝이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanjjagida

Meaning

  • verbtwinkle

Example

크리스마스트리의 전구가 밤에 반짝인다.keu ri seu ma seu teu ri ui cheon gu ga pa me pan jja gin da

The Christmas tree lights twinkle at night.

Illustration for 반짝이다 (twinkle)

More examples

저녁 바다에 물결이 반짝인다.cheo nyeok pa da e mul gyeo ri pan jja gin da

The waves on the evening sea sparkle.

Core concept

Light appears in short, noticeable flashes rather than as a steady glow.

Common phrases

  • 별이 반짝인다pyeo ri pan jja gin da

    stars twinkle

  • 불빛이 반짝인다pul bi chi pan jja gin da

    lights twinkle

  • 눈이 반짝인다nu ni pan jja gin da

    eyes twinkle

Similar words

빛나다pinnada: A light or a person's good qualities stand out by shining brightly.
깜빡이다kkamppagida: A light flickers between on and off, or eyelids rapidly open and close.

Definition in Korean

작은 불빛이나 눈빛 따위가 짧은 순간 동안 번쩍거려서 시선에 띄는 것을 말하는 동사.cha geun pul bi chi na nun bit tta wi ga jjal beun sun gan tong an peon jjeok kkeo ryeo seo si seo ne tti neun keo seul mal ha neun tong sa

Word origin

It is formed from a native Korean sound-symbolic base that evokes a quick flicker and a suffix that makes a verb.

Usage tips

  • This verb is a vivid choice for describing decorative lights or eyes when the writer wants the scene to feel lively and eye-catching.

Other meanings

  • sparkleverb
  • shineverb

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