반짝거리다
banjjakgeorida
The English phrase 'sparkle' is translated into Korean as 반짝거리다 (banjjakgeorida).
반짝거리다 is a verb used to describe the action of manifesting as if emitting sparks or to glisten.
Meaning: to manifest as if by emitting sparks, glisten (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
In polite speech, the present tense 'sparkles' or 'is sparkling' is expressed as 반짝거려요, while the past tense 'sparkled' is expressed as 반짝거렸어요.
How do you pronounce it?
banjjakgeorida
Did you know?
- The word 반짝 is an onomatopoeia that mimics the visual sensation of a sudden flash of light. In Korean, these types of words are called mimetic words and are used to describe shapes, movements and textures.
- In a metaphorical sense, 반짝 can describe a 'flash of genius' or a brief moment of success. A 'one-hit wonder' in the music industry is sometimes described as having a 반짝 career.
- You can create a more intense or continuous sense of sparkling by changing the verb to 반짝반짝거리다, adding a repetitive rhythmic layer to the action.
Examples in context
- 그 보석은 빛나서 눈이 부셔요.That gemstone sparkles and shines brightly.
- 어둠 속에서 반짝이는 별들이 아름답게 보여요.The twinkling stars are beautiful in the darkness.
- 아이들의 눈이 반짝반짝해서 참 귀엽다.Children's eyes sparkle and twinkle, they are so adorable.
- 폭죽이 터지면 번쩍번쩍하게 빛나는 걸 볼 수 있어.When fireworks explode, you can see them brightly sparkling.
