반짝이는
banjjagineun
The English word 'shiny' is translated to Korean as 반짝이는 (banjjagineun).
반짝이는 is used to describe something that is reflecting light.
Meaning: reflecting light (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 반짝이는 emphasizes a flickering or twinkling light (like stars), 빛나는 is used for a more steady, radiant or glorious light (like the sun or glory).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 반짝이는 is a noun-modifying form derived from the verb 반짝이다. The reduplicated form 반짝반짝 is an adverb used to describe something that is shining or twinkling continuously.
How do you pronounce it?
banjjagineun
Did you know?
- The word 반짝 can also describe a very brief period of time, such as a 'flash' of a moment, meaning something that happened and disappeared instantly.
- When describing eyes that are 'shiny' with tears or emotion, Koreans often switch from 반짝이는 to 초롱초롱, which describes a clear and bright sparkle.
- Korean has a vast category of 'mimetic words' called 의태어 that describe visual shapes and movements, of which 반짝반짝 is a primary example.
Examples in context
- 그 건물의 유리창이 빛나는 것 같아요.The windows of that building look shiny.
- 팔찌가 반짝반짝해.The bracelet is shiny.
- 신발이 빛나는 걸 좋아해요.I like shoes that are shiny.
- 이 사진은 반짝반짝하게 찍었어!I took this photo all sparkly!
- 바다가 반짝이는 모습이 예뻐요.bada-ga banjjak-ineun moseup-i yeppeo-yo.The way the sea is shiny is beautiful.
Example conversation
Ji-hoon and Ji-eun are looking at a gift.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 이 반짝이는 상자 보세요.jieun ssi, i banjjagineun sangja boseyo.Ji-eun, look at this shiny box.
- 지은 Ji-eun와, 정말 눈이 부시네요!wa, jeongmal nuni busineyoneyo!Wow, it's really dazzling!
- 지훈 Ji-hun안에 무엇이 들어 있을까요?ane mueosi deureo isseulkkayo?I wonder what is inside?
- 지은 Ji-eun빨리 열어봐요, 지훈 씨.ppalli yeoreobwayo, jihun ssi.Open it quickly, Ji-hoon.
