깜빡

Adverb

1. 1

   with a flash

   A word mimicking the manner of a source of light brigtening and then going dim, or dimming and then going bright in quick succession.

   Korean definition: 불빛이 밝았다가 잠깐 어두워지거나 어두웠다가 잠깐 밝아지는 모양.

   • 밤하늘을 수놓은 별빛이 깜빡 빛나고 있었다.

     The starlight embroidering the night sky was twinkling.

   • 전등이 깜빡 켜졌다가 금방 다시 꺼져 버렸다.

     The light flickered on and then went off again right away.

2. 2

   with a blink

   A word mimicking the manner of closing one's eyes momentarily before opening.

   Korean definition: 눈을 잠깐 감았다 뜨는 모양.

   • 승규는 졸린지 눈을 깜빡 감았다 떴다.

     Seunggyu, apparently sleepy, blinked his eyes shut and open.

   • 깜빡 눈을 떠 보니 나도 모르게 졸고 있었다.

     When I blinked my eyes open, I realized I had dozed off without knowing it.

3. 3

   forgetfully

   In a manner of one's memory or conciousness being dim or lost.

   Korean definition: 기억이나 의식 등이 잠깐 흐려지는 모양.

   • 나는 졸다가 깜빡 잠이 들어 기차를 놓쳤다.

     I was dozing and fell asleep without realizing it, and missed the train.

   • 나는 선생님께 전화 드린다는 것을 깜빡 잊었다.

     I completely forgot that I was supposed to call my teacher.