갑자기

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. 갑작 (gapjak, root) +‎ 이 (-i, adverb-deriving suffix).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ka̠p̚t͡ɕ͈a̠ɡi]
• Phonetic hangul: [갑짜기]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	gapjagi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	gabjagi
McCune–Reischauer?	kapchagi
Yale Romanization?	kapcaki

Adverb

갑자기 • (gapjagi)

1. suddenly, all of a sudden

   Synonym: 돌연(突然) (doryeon)

Related terms

• 갑작스럽다 (gapjakseureopda)