No. 5,058 in Korean
깜짝
"깜짝" means "unexpectedly" or "surprisingly."
In a sentence
누군가 갑자기 나타나서 나는 깜짝 놀랐다.
Someone appeared suddenly and I was startled.
Here, '깜짝' is used to describe the intensity of being startled or surprised.
그녀는 깜짝 파티를 준비했다.
She prepared a surprise party.
In this sentence, '깜짝' conveys the unexpected nature of the party.
깜짝 보고서 발표가 오늘 있을 예정이다.
An impromptu report presentation will be held today.
'깜짝' in this context indicates an event or action happening without prior notice or unexpectedly.
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