깜짝

with a start, surprise

k͈ a̠ m t͡ɕ͈ a̠ k̚

adverb Rare #16,166

with a start Usually used with 놀라다 to mean “to be startled” or “to be very surprised.”

KO: 문이 갑자기 열려서 깜짝 놀랐어요.

EN: I was startled when the door suddenly opened.

Are you surprised?

— 학살기관 (2017)

Whoa, you startled me.

— 부산행 (2016)

Your hair too—I was startled.

— 포풍추영 (2025)

I was even more surprised!

— 엘 시크레토: 비밀의 눈동자 (2009)

noun Rare #30,959

surprise Usually used before another noun, as in 깜짝 선물 (“surprise gift”).

KO: 친구를 위해 깜짝 파티를 준비했어요.

EN: I prepared a surprise party for my friend.

And our surprise guest is Lynn James.

— 멀홀랜드 드라이브 (2001)

Thanks for the surprise show.

— 나우 유 씨 미 3 (2025)

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