반짝반짝
When you want to describe something that shines brightly with many small flashes, like stars or clean windows, you use 반짝반짝. It’s a fun word because it sounds like what it describes – a rapid, repeated sparkle or twinkle. Think of it like “twinkle twinkle” in English. You can use it for things that literally sparkle, but also sometimes for things that are metaphorically bright or new, giving a sense of freshness and gleam. It often comes before verbs like 빛나다 (to shine) or 거리다 (to twinkle/flicker).
When you want to describe something that shines brightly with many small, quick flashes of light, use 반짝반짝. This is a mimetic word, which means it imitates a sound or appearance. Think of stars in the night sky, or light reflecting off a diamond. It's often used for things that sparkle in a beautiful or charming way.
When discussing the Korean adverb "반짝반짝" (banjjakbanjjak), it's important to understand its mimetic nature, which means it imitates the sound or appearance of something.
While often translated as "sparklingly" or "twinklingly," its usage extends beyond literal light. For instance, it can describe someone's eyes shining brightly with excitement or a new, polished surface gleaming.
Mastering such mimetic words is crucial for achieving fluency, as they add vividness and nuance to your descriptions. Pay attention to context to grasp the subtle differences in its application.
You'll often hear it in descriptions of stars, jewels, or even ideas that suddenly become clear and bright. Practicing its use in various scenarios will significantly enhance your descriptive abilities in Korean.
§ What Does 반짝반짝 Mean?
Let's dive into a fun and useful Korean word: 반짝반짝. This is an adverb, and it's what we call a mimetic word. Mimetic words are super common in Korean, and they add a lot of color and vividness to your speech. Think of them like onomatopoeia, but for actions or appearances rather than sounds.
- DEFINITION
- Sparklingly, twinklingly (mimetic).
So, when you use 반짝반짝, you're describing something that shines with a flickering, shimmering, or glittering light. It's not a steady, bright glow, but rather a dynamic, eye-catching sparkle. Imagine tiny lights, like stars, jewels, or even a cat's eyes at night. That's the feeling 반짝반짝 conveys.
§ When Do People Use It?
You'll hear and see 반짝반짝 used in a variety of situations. It's particularly common when talking about:
- Stars and celestial bodies: This is probably the most classic use. Stars twinkle, and 반짝반짝 is the perfect word for it.
- Jewelry and shiny objects: Diamonds, glitter, sequined clothes – anything that catches the light and reflects it in a dazzling way.
- Eyes: When someone's eyes are bright and full of life, or perhaps reflecting light, you can use 반짝반짝. It can even describe a clever or mischievous glint in someone's eye.
- Cleanliness: Sometimes, though less literally, it can describe something so clean it shines. Think of a freshly polished floor or a brand new car.
- Figurative sparkle: Less common, but it can even be used to describe something that 'shines' in a non-literal sense, like a brilliant idea.
§ Examples in Action
Let's look at some practical examples to help you understand how to use 반짝반짝 in sentences.
밤하늘에 별들이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
Translation hint: The stars are shining sparklingly in the night sky.
그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
Translation hint: Her eyes were shining brightly/sparklingly.
다이아몬드가 반짝반짝 거렸어요.
Translation hint: The diamond was sparkling.
Notice how we often use 반짝반짝 with verbs like 빛나다 (to shine) or 거리다 (a verb ending that adds a continuous or repeated action, making it 'to do something repeatedly'). So, 반짝반짝 빛나다 means 'to sparkle brightly' and 반짝반짝 거리다 means 'to keep sparkling'.
§ Practice Time!
Now it's your turn. Try to think of three things you've seen today or recently that could be described as 반짝반짝. Maybe it was a reflection on water, a piece of jewelry, or even someone's joyful eyes. The more you actively try to use new vocabulary, the faster it will stick!
Keep an ear out for 반짝반짝 when you're watching Korean dramas or listening to K-pop. You'll be surprised how often it comes up. Happy studying!
§ Don't Overuse It
Many English speakers learning Korean tend to use mimetic words like 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak) more often than a native speaker would, especially when they first learn them. While these words add color and vividness to the language, they aren't always necessary. Think of it like using adjectives in English – you wouldn't describe every single shiny object with 'sparkling' or 'glittering.' Sometimes, a simpler description is more natural.
§ Incorrectly Applying It to Non-Visual Contexts
반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak) is fundamentally a visual mimetic word. It describes something that sparkles or twinkles. A common mistake is to try and apply it to abstract concepts or non-visual sensations. For example, you wouldn't use it to describe a "sparkling" personality in the metaphorical sense that you might in English. While Korean has many mimetic words for sounds and feelings, 반짝반짝 is not one of them.
- Wrong Example
- 그녀의 아이디어는 반짝반짝 빛났다. (Her idea sparkled.) - While you might say this in English, it sounds unnatural in Korean.
§ Not Combining it with the Correct Verbs
반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak) is an adverb, so it needs to modify a verb. The most common verbs it pairs with are 빛나다 (bitnada - to shine, to sparkle) or 하다 (hada - to do, to be). Omitting the verb, or using an incorrect verb, will make your sentence sound incomplete or awkward.
Incorrect: 별이 반짝반짝. (The stars 반짝반짝.) - Missing a verb.
Correct: 별이 반짝반짝 빛난다. (The stars sparkle.)
Correct: 눈이 반짝반짝 해요. (My eyes sparkle/are sparkling.)
§ Using It with Inappropriate Nouns
This word is used for things that emit or reflect light in a shimmering, intermittent way. Think stars, diamonds, eyes, or shiny decorations. You wouldn't use it to describe a smooth, continuous shine like a polished floor or a bright, steady light. There are other mimetic words for those types of shines.
- Wrong Example
- 새 차가 반짝반짝 빛난다. (The new car sparkles.) - While a new car is shiny, 반짝반짝 implies a twinkling or flickering sparkle, not a smooth, continuous gleam. '번쩍번쩍 (beonjjeok-beonjjeok)' or '빤짝빤짝 (ppanjjak-ppanjjak)' might be better for a very bright, intermittent flash, or just '빛난다' for a general shine.
Focus on the specific visual characteristic of 'twinkling' or 'sparkling' when using 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak), and you'll use it much more effectively. Practice with appropriate examples to internalize its proper usage.
아이의 눈이 반짝반짝하다. (The child's eyes sparkle/are sparkling.)
حقيقة ممتعة
This is an onomatopoeic/mimetic word, which are very common in Korean to describe sounds and appearances vividly.
مستوى الصعوبة
The word is short and the repetition makes it easy to recognize.
Simple characters and short length make it easy to write.
Easy to pronounce with clear, distinct syllables.
The mimetic nature helps with auditory recognition.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
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تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Mimetic words (like 반짝반짝) often use reduplication to emphasize the action or state.
고양이가 반짝반짝 빛나는 눈으로 나를 쳐다봤어요. (The cat looked at me with sparkling eyes.)
When used with verbs, mimetic adverbs typically precede the verb they modify.
밤하늘에 별들이 반짝반짝 빛나요. (The stars twinkle in the night sky.)
Mimetic adverbs can sometimes be followed by 하다 to form a verb, like 반짝반짝하다, meaning 'to be sparkling'.
그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝했어요. (Her eyes were sparkling.)
Many mimetic adverbs have variations that convey different intensities or nuances, such as 반짝 (a single flash) vs. 반짝반짝 (continuous twinkling).
반짝 불이 켜졌어요. (The light flashed once.)
These words are very common in descriptive writing and everyday conversation to add vividness.
아이들은 크리스마스 트리의 반짝반짝하는 장식을 좋아했어요. (The children liked the sparkling decorations on the Christmas tree.)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
별이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
The stars shine ______.
그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
Her eyes ______ brightly.
새 신발이 반짝반짝 예뻐요.
The new shoes are ______ pretty.
아침 이슬이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
The morning dew ______.
반짝반짝 빛나는 보석을 봤어요.
I saw a ______ jewel.
아이의 웃음소리가 반짝반짝 들려요.
I hear the child's laughter ______.
크리스마스 트리가 반짝반짝 예뻤어요.
The Christmas tree was ______ pretty.
그는 반짝반짝 빛나는 아이디어를 냈어요.
He came up with a ______ idea.
밤하늘에 별이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
Stars twinkle sparklingly in the night sky.
그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
Her eyes sparkled.
새 신발이 반짝반짝 예뻐요.
The new shoes are sparklingly pretty.
크리스마스트리 장식이 반짝반짝해요.
The Christmas tree decorations are sparkling.
아침 이슬이 풀잎 위에서 반짝반짝 빛나요.
Morning dew sparkles on the grass blades.
물고기 비늘이 햇빛에 반짝반짝 거렸어요.
The fish scales sparkled in the sunlight.
다이아몬드 반지가 손가락에서 반짝반짝 빛났다.
The diamond ring sparkled on her finger.
아이의 눈이 기대감에 반짝반짝 빛났다.
The child's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
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밤하늘에 별들이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
The stars are sparkling/twinkling in the night sky.
그녀의 눈이 기쁨으로 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
Her eyes sparkled/twinkled with joy.
크리스마스 트리의 불빛이 반짝반짝 예뻐요.
The Christmas tree lights are twinkling beautifully.
다이아몬드 반지가 손가락에서 반짝반짝 빛나요.
The diamond ring sparkles on her finger.
깨끗한 물결이 햇살에 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
The clear waves sparkled in the sunlight.
어두운 방에서 작은 불빛이 반짝반짝했어요.
A small light twinkled in the dark room.
반짝반짝 빛나는 보석들을 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the sparkling jewels.
아기의 눈이 호기심으로 반짝반짝해요.
The baby's eyes are twinkling with curiosity.
새 차가 반짝반짝 윤이 나네요.
The new car has a sparkling shine.
겨울 바다가 햇빛에 반짝반짝 빛났어요.
The winter sea sparkled in the sunlight.
يُخلط عادةً مع
This is a shorter form, often used informally or to emphasize a single sparkle or flash, like 'just for a moment'.
This is often used to describe something appearing or disappearing in a flash, or a momentary thought.
This is the verb 'to sparkle' or 'to twinkle', directly related to the adverb '반짝반짝'.
أنماط نحوية
سهل الخلط
Sounds very similar and also describes something sparkling or glittering, but with a slightly more intense or brighter nuance.
While '반짝반짝' is a general sparkling sound/look, '빤짝빤짝' can imply a more dazzling or brilliant sparkle, often used for something truly eye-catching.
크리스마스트리가 빤짝빤짝 빛나요. (The Christmas tree is sparkling brilliantly.)
This is the verb form derived from '반짝반짝'. Learners might get confused about when to use the adverb and when to use the verb.
'반짝반짝' describes how something sparkles, while '반짝이다' means 'to sparkle' or 'to twinkle'. You use the adverb to modify a verb, and the verb itself to state the action.
하늘의 별들이 반짝여요. (The stars in the sky are twinkling.)
This verb also means 'to shine' or 'to glow', which is related to sparkling.
'반짝반짝' is specifically about a twinkling or intermittent sparkle, often for small, reflective things. '빛나다' is a more general term for emitting light, which can be continuous and brighter.
그녀의 눈이 기쁨으로 빛났어요. (Her eyes shone with joy.)
This is a Konglish word (Korean + English) often used to describe something very shiny or flashy, similar to 'bling-bling' in English.
'반짝반짝' is a native Korean mimetic word for a gentle, natural sparkle. '블링블링' implies a more artificial, often gaudy, or exaggerated shine, usually associated with fashion or jewelry.
그녀는 블링블링한 목걸이를 하고 있었어요. (She was wearing a sparkly, 'bling-bling' necklace.)
This mimetic word also describes flashing or glittering, but with a different nuance.
'반짝반짝' implies a small, consistent twinkle. '번쩍번쩍' suggests a brighter, more sudden, or intermittent flash, like lightning or a camera flash.
번개가 번쩍번쩍 쳤어요. (The lightning flashed brightly.)
أنماط الجُمل
Noun이/가 반짝반짝해요.
별이 반짝반짝해요. (The stars are twinkling.)
Noun이/가 반짝반짝 빛나요.
다이아몬드가 반짝반짝 빛나요. (The diamond is sparkling brightly.)
Noun이/가 반짝반짝하다.
그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝했어. (Her eyes were sparkling.)
Noun이/가 반짝반짝 빛나다.
새 차가 반짝반짝 빛나고 있어요. (The new car is shining brightly.)
Noun이/가 반짝반짝 거린다.
유리 조각들이 반짝반짝 거린다. (The glass shards are twinkling.)
반짝반짝 + Noun
반짝반짝 불빛. (Twinkling lights.)
반짝반짝 + Verb
반짝반짝 웃다. (To smile brightly/with sparkling eyes.)
Noun을/를 반짝반짝 닦다.
창문을 반짝반짝 닦았어요. (I wiped the window until it was sparkling.)
عائلة الكلمة
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When using 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak), remember it's a mimetic adverb, meaning it imitates a sound or appearance. In this case, it describes something sparkling or twinkling repeatedly.
You'll often find it used with verbs like 빛나다 (bitnada - to shine/sparkle) or 거리다 (georida - to do repeatedly, often attached to mimetic words).
Examples:
- 별이 반짝반짝 빛나요. (Byeori banjjak-banjjak binnayo.) - The stars are sparkling. (lit. The stars sparkle sparklingly.)
- 그녀의 눈이 반짝반짝 빛났다. (Geunyeoui nuni banjjak-banjjak bitnatda.) - Her eyes twinkled. (lit. Her eyes twinkled twinklingly.)
- 반짝반짝이는 크리스마스 장식. (Banjjak-banjjakineun keuriseumaseu jangshik.) - Twinkling Christmas decorations. (Here, 반짝반짝이다 is used as an adjective modifying 'decorations'.)
A common mistake is trying to use 반짝반짝 as a standalone adjective without an appropriate verb or without changing its form. While 반짝반짝 itself is an adverb, it can be turned into an adjective by adding ~이는 (ineun) or ~거리는 (georineun) when modifying a noun directly.
Incorrect: 반짝반짝 별 (Banjjak-banjjak byeol) - Sparkling star (grammatically awkward)
Correct: 반짝반짝 빛나는 별 (Banjjak-banjjak bitnaneun byeol) - Sparkling star (lit. Star that sparkles sparklingly)
Correct: 반짝거리는 별 (Banjjakgeorineun byeol) - Twinkling star
أصل الكلمة
Native Korean
المعنى الأصلي: Sound or appearance of sparkling/twinkling.
Koreanالسياق الثقافي
Korean uses many mimetic words like 반짝반짝 to add descriptive flair to language. You'll often hear it in songs, children's stories, and everyday conversation to describe anything that shines brightly, from stars to eyes to polished surfaces.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلة'반짝반짝' is a mimetic adverb in Korean. It means 'sparklingly' or 'twinklingly', describing something that is shining with small, intermittent flashes of light. Think of stars twinkling or something glittering.
Not everything! While it's about shining, it specifically refers to a sparkling or twinkling kind of shine. For a steady, bright light, you might use a different word. '반짝반짝' implies small, often repeated flashes or glimmers.
Generally, no. A shiny car implies a smooth, polished surface that reflects light brightly. '반짝반짝' is more for things that twinkle or sparkle, like sequins, stars, or a diamond. For a shiny car, you might use something like '윤이 나다' (to be glossy/polished).
'빛나다' is a verb meaning 'to shine' or 'to glow', and it's much more general. It can describe any kind of light. '반짝반짝' is an adverb that describes a specific *way* of shining – sparkling or twinkling. So, something can '빛나다' (shine) '반짝반짝' (sparklingly).
Yes, Korean has many mimetic words! Some similar ones related to light include '번쩍번쩍' (for sudden, bright flashes like lightning) or '쨍쨍' (for intense, bright sunlight). Each has a slightly different nuance.
You use it as an adverb, typically before a verb related to shining or an adjective. For example:
별이 반짝반짝 빛나요. (The stars shine sparklingly.)
눈이 반짝반짝해요. (The eyes are sparklingly.)
It's quite neutral. You can use '반짝반짝' in both casual and slightly more formal contexts. It's a descriptive word that doesn't carry a strong register itself.
Yes, in a metaphorical sense! For example, you might say someone's eyes are '반짝반짝' to describe them as sparkling with excitement, curiosity, or intelligence. In this case, it still carries the idea of brightness and life.
Primarily, yes, it's about visual sparkling or twinkling. However, as mentioned with emotions, it can be extended metaphorically. But its core meaning relates to light and how it appears to the eye.
You'll often hear it with '빛나다' (to shine) or '거리다' (to do something repeatedly).
별이 반짝반짝 빛나요. (Stars twinkle.)
눈이 반짝반짝거려요. (Eyes are sparkling.)
반짝이는 보석 (sparkling jewel)
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밤하늘에 별이 ___ 빛나요. (The stars are shining ___ in the night sky.)
To describe stars shining brightly, '반짝반짝' (sparklingly) is the correct adverb.
그 아이의 눈이 ___ 빛났어요. (That child's eyes twinkled ___.)
'반짝반짝' is used to describe eyes that are sparkling or twinkling.
크리스마스 트리에 장식이 ___ 예뻐요. (The decorations on the Christmas tree are ___ pretty.)
Decorations that sparkle or twinkle on a Christmas tree are described with '반짝반짝'.
보석이 ___ 빛나요. (The jewel shines ___.)
Jewels are known to sparkle, making '반짝반짝' the appropriate word.
새로운 핸드폰 케이스가 ___ 빛나요. (The new phone case shines ___.)
If a phone case is described as shining brightly, '반짝반짝' is the right choice.
어두운 방에서 작은 불빛이 ___ 했어요. (A small light ___ in the dark room.)
A small light that appears and disappears quickly in a dark room can be described with '반짝반짝'.
Choose the sentence where something is shining brightly.
반짝반짝 describes something sparkling or twinkling, like stars.
Which of these would likely be described as '반짝반짝'?
반짝반짝 is used for things that sparkle or gleam.
What is the meaning of '반짝반짝'?
반짝반짝 is a mimetic word for sparkling or twinkling.
When you see a light blinking on and off, you can use '반짝반짝'.
Yes, '반짝반짝' can describe lights that are twinkling or blinking.
You can use '반짝반짝' to describe a loud sound.
'반짝반짝' describes visual sparkling or twinkling, not sounds.
A diamond can be described as '반짝반짝'.
Diamonds sparkle, so '반짝반짝' is a suitable descriptor.
The stars are shining brightly. (별 = star, 빛나요 = shine)
Her eyes are sparkling. (그녀 = her, 눈 = eye)
The baby is smiling brightly. (아기 = baby, 웃어요 = smile)
Read this aloud:
별이 반짝반짝 빛나요.
Focus: 반짝반짝
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반짝반짝 예쁜 보석.
Focus: 반짝반짝
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반짝반짝 거리는 불빛.
Focus: 반짝반짝
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This sentence means 'The stars sparkle/twinkle.' In Korean, the subject usually comes first, followed by the adverb and then the verb.
This sentence means 'The child's eyes twinkled.' '아이의 눈이' is the subject, and '반짝반짝했어요' is the verb phrase.
This means 'Look at the sparkling/twinkling stars.' '반짝반짝 빛나는' describes the stars.
밤하늘에 별들이 ___ 빛났어요.
The stars 'sparkled' in the night sky. '반짝반짝' (banjjak-banjjak) is the correct mimetic adverb for sparkling.
아기가 눈을 ___ 뜨고 엄마를 보았어요.
The baby opened its eyes 'sparklingly' (meaning brightly and widely) and looked at mom. '반짝반짝' can also describe bright eyes.
새 신발이 너무 예뻐서 ___ 빛나요.
The new shoes are so pretty that they 'sparkle'. '반짝반짝' is used for shiny, sparkling things.
크리스마스 트리가 예쁜 장식들로 ___ 빛나고 있어요.
The Christmas tree is 'sparklingly' shining with beautiful decorations. '반짝반짝' describes the twinkling of lights and decorations.
그녀의 눈이 기쁨으로 ___ 빛났어요. (Her eyes ___ with joy.)
Her eyes 'sparkled' with joy. '반짝반짝' is used here to describe bright, lively eyes.
보석들이 햇빛 아래서 ___ 예쁘게 빛났어요. (The jewels shone ___ beautifully under the sunlight.)
The jewels 'sparkled' beautifully under the sunlight. '반짝반짝' is perfect for describing the gleam of jewels.
Imagine you're looking at the night sky. Describe what you see using '반짝반짝'.
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Sample answer
밤하늘에 별들이 반짝반짝 빛나요. (The stars are sparkling in the night sky.)
Write a short sentence about something that shines or glitters, using '반짝반짝'.
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Sample answer
그 반지는 아주 반짝반짝해요. (That ring is very sparkly.)
Describe a piece of jewelry that catches your eye. Use '반짝반짝'.
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Sample answer
예쁜 목걸이가 반짝반짝 빛나서 제 눈을 사로잡았어요. (The pretty necklace sparkled and caught my eye.)
밤하늘의 별들은 어떻게 보이나요? (How do the stars in the night sky appear?)
Read this passage:
밤이 되면 하늘에 별들이 많이 보입니다. 별들은 아주 작지만, 우리 눈에는 반짝반짝 빛나게 보여요. 그래서 밤하늘을 보면 기분이 좋아요.
밤하늘의 별들은 어떻게 보이나요? (How do the stars in the night sky appear?)
The passage states, '별들은 아주 작지만, 우리 눈에는 반짝반짝 빛나게 보여요.' (Although the stars are very small, they appear sparkling to our eyes.)
The passage states, '별들은 아주 작지만, 우리 눈에는 반짝반짝 빛나게 보여요.' (Although the stars are very small, they appear sparkling to our eyes.)
어린 왕자는 밤에 무엇을 보았나요? (What did the Little Prince see at night?)
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어린 왕자가 사막에서 길을 잃었어요. 밤이 되자 하늘에는 수많은 별들이 반짝반짝 빛났습니다. 어린 왕자는 별을 보며 길을 찾으려고 노력했어요.
어린 왕자는 밤에 무엇을 보았나요? (What did the Little Prince see at night?)
The passage says, '밤이 되자 하늘에는 수많은 별들이 반짝반짝 빛났습니다.' (When night came, countless stars sparkled in the sky.)
The passage says, '밤이 되자 하늘에는 수많은 별들이 반짝반짝 빛났습니다.' (When night came, countless stars sparkled in the sky.)
사람들이 멈춰 서서 무엇을 보았나요? (What did people stop to look at?)
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가게 창문에 예쁜 보석들이 진열되어 있었어요. 다이아몬드 목걸이는 특히 반짝반짝 빛나서 사람들의 시선을 사로잡았어요. 많은 사람들이 그 목걸이를 보러 멈춰 섰습니다.
사람들이 멈춰 서서 무엇을 보았나요? (What did people stop to look at?)
The passage states, '다이아몬드 목걸이는 특히 반짝반짝 빛나서 사람들의 시선을 사로잡았어요.' (The diamond necklace especially sparkled and caught people's attention.)
The passage states, '다이아몬드 목걸이는 특히 반짝반짝 빛나서 사람들의 시선을 사로잡았어요.' (The diamond necklace especially sparkled and caught people's attention.)
This sentence means 'The stars shine sparklingly.' '별이' (stars) is the subject, '반짝반짝' (sparklingly) is the adverb, and '빛나요' (shine) is the verb.
This sentence means 'Her eyes sparkled.' '그녀의' (her) modifies '눈이' (eyes), which is the subject. '반짝반짝' (sparklingly) is the adverb, and '빛났다' (sparkled) is the verb.
This sentence means 'The new shoes are sparkling.' '새' (new) modifies '구두가' (shoes), which is the subject. '반짝반짝해요' (are sparkling) is the descriptive verb phrase.
밤하늘에 별들이 ___ 빛나고 있었다.
The sentence describes stars shining in the night sky. '반짝반짝' means 'sparklingly' or 'twinklingly', which fits perfectly with how stars shine. The other options describe different actions or sounds.
그녀의 눈에는 기쁨이 ___ 빛났다.
The sentence describes joy shining in her eyes. '반짝반짝' is appropriate here as it conveys a bright, sparkling quality, indicating her happiness. The other options are not related to shining or emotions in this context.
아침 햇살에 강물이 ___ 윤이 났다.
The sentence describes the river shimmering in the morning sun. '반짝반짝' describes the sparkling or glistening effect of light on water. The other choices do not fit the context.
크리스마스트리 장식들이 ___ 예쁘게 빛났다.
This sentence talks about Christmas tree decorations shining beautifully. '반짝반짝' is the correct choice as it describes the sparkling or twinkling appearance of decorations. The other options are unrelated.
무대 위의 조명이 배우의 의상에 ___ 반사되었다.
The sentence describes stage lights reflecting off an actor's costume. '반짝반짝' describes the glittering or sparkling reflection of light, which is fitting for a stage costume. The other adverbs do not describe light reflection.
아이의 새 신발에 달린 장식들이 햇빛 아래에서 ___ 빛을 냈다.
The sentence describes decorations on a child's new shoes shining in the sunlight. '반짝반짝' correctly conveys the sparkling or glittering effect of these decorations. The other options describe unrelated sounds or actions.
Choose the sentence where '반짝반짝' is used appropriately.
'반짝반짝' describes something sparkling or twinkling, like stars. The other options use the word incorrectly.
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to '반짝반짝'?
'반짝반짝' means sparklingly or twinklingly, which is related to shining ('빛나게').
Select the sentence that best completes the phrase: '그녀의 눈은 행복으로 ____ 빛났다.'
'반짝반짝' is used to describe eyes that sparkle, often with emotion like happiness.
'반짝반짝' can be used to describe the sound of water flowing.
'반짝반짝' describes visual sparkling or twinkling, not sounds. Words like '졸졸' are used for water sounds.
When you clean something very well, you can say it's '반짝반짝' clean.
Yes, '반짝반짝' can be used to describe something that is so clean it shines or gleams.
A person can '반짝반짝' sing a song.
'반짝반짝' is an adverb that describes visual brilliance or sparkling, not an action like singing. You cannot 'sparklingly' sing.
The stars in the night sky are shining brightly.
Her eyes sparkled.
The Christmas tree decorations were sparklingly pretty.
Read this aloud:
다이아몬드가 반짝반짝 빛나요.
Focus: 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak)
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아기의 눈이 반짝반짝합니다.
Focus: 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak)
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반짝반짝 빛나는 보석을 좋아해요.
Focus: 반짝반짝 (banjjak-banjjak)
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This sentence means 'The stars in the night sky are sparkling.'
This sentence means 'Her eyes sparkled with joy.'
This sentence means 'The Christmas tree is sparkling beautifully with decorations.'
Imagine you are describing a starry night to a friend. Use '반짝반짝' to describe the stars.
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Sample answer
어젯밤 하늘의 별들이 정말 반짝반짝 빛났어요. 너무 아름다웠어요!
Describe a moment when something caught your eye because it was sparkling or twinkling. Incorporate '반짝반짝' into your description.
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쇼윈도에 진열된 보석이 반짝반짝 빛나서 제 눈길을 사로잡았어요. 한참을 쳐다봤네요.
Write a short paragraph about a childhood memory involving something that glittered or shimmered. Make sure to use '반짝반짝'.
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어릴 적, 저는 엄마가 만들어준 반짝반짝 빛나는 크리스마스 장식을 정말 좋아했어요. 매년 그걸 꺼내 볼 때마다 행복했어요.
남산타워에서 바라본 도시의 불빛은 무엇에 비유되었나요?
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서울의 야경은 언제나 아름답습니다. 특히 남산타워에서 바라보면 도시의 불빛들이 반짝반짝 빛나며 마치 보석처럼 느껴집니다. 강물에 비치는 빛도 장관을 이룹니다. 이 모든 풍경이 조화를 이루어 잊지 못할 추억을 선사합니다.
남산타워에서 바라본 도시의 불빛은 무엇에 비유되었나요?
지문에 '도시의 불빛들이 반짝반짝 빛나며 마치 보석처럼 느껴집니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '도시의 불빛들이 반짝반짝 빛나며 마치 보석처럼 느껴집니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
아침에 '반짝반짝' 빛나는 것은 무엇이었나요?
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오늘 아침, 창밖을 보니 밤새 내린 눈이 햇살에 반짝반짝 빛나고 있었다. 길가의 나무들도 하얀 옷을 입고 아름다운 자태를 뽐내고 있었다. 이 풍경을 보니 왠지 모르게 마음이 편안해졌다.
아침에 '반짝반짝' 빛나는 것은 무엇이었나요?
지문에 '밤새 내린 눈이 햇살에 반짝반짝 빛나고 있었다'라고 나와 있습니다.
지문에 '밤새 내린 눈이 햇살에 반짝반짝 빛나고 있었다'라고 나와 있습니다.
화자가 동화책에서 '반짝반짝' 빛나는 것을 보며 무엇을 상상했나요?
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어린 시절, 저는 동화책을 읽는 것을 좋아했습니다. 특히 공주들이 입은 드레스나 왕관이 반짝반짝 빛나는 그림을 보며 상상의 나래를 펼쳤습니다. 그 반짝임이 저를 다른 세상으로 데려다주는 것 같았어요.
화자가 동화책에서 '반짝반짝' 빛나는 것을 보며 무엇을 상상했나요?
지문에 '그 반짝임이 저를 다른 세상으로 데려다주는 것 같았어요'라고 설명되어 있습니다.
지문에 '그 반짝임이 저를 다른 세상으로 데려다주는 것 같았어요'라고 설명되어 있습니다.
This sentence describes stars twinkling in the night sky. The adverb '반짝반짝' modifies the verb '빛나고 있었다' (were shining).
This sentence expresses that her eyes sparkled with joy. '기쁨으로' (with joy) describes the reason for the sparkling, and '반짝반짝' modifies '빛났다' (shone).
This sentence describes Christmas tree decorations shining beautifully and sparklingly. '아름답게' (beautifully) is another adverb modifying '빛나고 있었다' (were shining).
밤하늘의 수많은 별들이 ___ 빛나고 있었다.
This sentence describes stars shining, and '반짝반짝' (sparklingly/twinklingly) is the most appropriate adverb for this context.
그녀의 눈은 기쁨으로 ___ 빛나고 있었다.
'반짝반짝' is used here to describe eyes shining with emotion, implying a sparkling, lively quality.
아침 햇살에 이슬방울이 풀잎 위에서 ___ 빛났다.
Dewdrops catching sunlight would 'sparkle' or 'twinkle', making '반짝반짝' the correct choice.
어두운 동굴 속에서 보석이 ___ 빛을 발했다.
Gems (보석) are known to sparkle, so '반짝반짝' accurately describes their shining in the dark cave.
아이의 해맑은 미소처럼 그의 눈도 ___ 빛났다.
This sentence compares the shining of eyes to a bright smile, implying a radiant, sparkling quality that '반짝반짝' conveys.
화려한 샹들리에의 불빛이 홀 전체를 ___ 비추고 있었다.
A grand chandelier's lights would 'sparkle' and 'twinkle' as they illuminate a hall, making '반짝반짝' the most fitting description.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: “밤하늘의 별들이 ___ 빛나고 있었다.”
The sentence describes stars shining in the night sky, and '반짝반짝' (sparklingly, twinklingly) is the most fitting mimetic adverb for this action.
Which sentence uses '반짝반짝' correctly?
'반짝반짝' describes something shining or gleaming, often with small, intermittent flashes of light. It is commonly used for eyes, stars, or reflective surfaces. Option A correctly applies this to eyes.
Which of the following is NOT a suitable context for '반짝반짝'?
'반짝반짝' typically describes small, intermittent, or numerous sparkling lights, like stars or reflections. A bright, single moon, while luminous, doesn't usually '반짝반짝' in the same way. The other options involve multiple or small, flashing lights.
'반짝반짝' can be used to describe the sound of something sparkling.
'반짝반짝' is a mimetic adverb describing visual sparkling or twinkling, not an auditory sound.
If a child's eyes are described as '반짝반짝 빛나다', it implies they are full of life or curiosity.
When used for eyes, '반짝반짝' often conveys a sense of brightness, liveliness, excitement, or intelligence, implying the eyes are full of vitality or curiosity.
You can use '반짝반짝' to describe a very shiny and new car.
'반짝반짝' is suitable for describing a new car that is gleaming and shiny, reflecting light. It implies a very clean and polished appearance.
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مثال
하늘의 별들이 반짝반짝 빛났다.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات nature
~에 대한
A2About, regarding; indicating the topic or subject.
~게
A2Suffix to turn adjectives or verbs into adverbs.
공기
A1Air, atmosphere.
몽땅
B1All of it, entirely, completely.
온갖
B1All sorts of, every kind of.
~을/를 따라서
A2Along; indicating movement or position parallel to something.
동물
A1animal
개미
A1A small insect typically living in large colonies.
주위에
A2Surrounding something or someone; around.
그대로
A2Without changing; as it is.
