Korean word

벌떡

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeoltteok

Meaning

  • adverbsuddenly

Example

회의 중에 그는 벌떡 일어섰다.hoe ui chung e keu neun peol tteok i reo seot tta

During the meeting, he suddenly stood up.

Illustration for 벌떡 (suddenly)

More examples

자명종 소리에 나는 벌떡 깨어났다.cha myeong jong so ri e na neun peol tteok kkae eo nat tta

I woke up with a start at the sound of the alarm.

Core concept

Someone suddenly springs upright or reacts at once, with the speed and energy of a startled or determined movement.

Common phrases

  • 벌떡 일어나다peol tteok i reo na da

    suddenly stand up

  • 벌떡 깨어나다peol tteok kkae eo na da

    wake up with a start

Similar words

갑자기kapjjagi: A sudden change that gives no advance warning.
바로paro: An action done immediately, without any pause or delay.
순식간에sunsikkkane: Something that happens in an exceptionally brief time.
휙hwik: A quick, powerful movement with a sharp swishing effect.

Definition in Korean

갑자기 자세를 바꿔 빠르게 일어나는 동작이나 즉각 반응하는 상태를 가리키는 부사.kap jja gi cha se reul pa kkwo ppa reu ge i reo na neun tong ja gi na cheuk kkak pa neung ha neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun pu sa

Word origin

This adverb developed as a mimetic expression that imitates the brisk rhythm of a body quickly changing position.

Usage tips

  • English learners can remember that it adds movement and energy to suddenly rather than simply marking when an event happens.

Other meanings

  • abruptlyadverb
  • with a startadverb

Opposites

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