Dictionary — Entry No. 0907
잠깐
jamkkan · interjection
잠깐
jamkkan
[jahm-KAHN]
interjectionbeginner
Meaning
Means ‘wait a moment’ or ‘just a second.’ Used to pause conversation briefly or ask someone to hold on. Common in everyday Korean and frequently heard in K-dramas.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Appears constantly in K-dramas when characters interrupt or pause tense scenes. BLACKPINK uses ‘jamkkan!’ in behind-the-scenes content. TWICE members request ‘jamkkan’ breaks during variety show games.
Example Sentences
잠깐, 나 말이 있어.
Jamkkan, na mari isseo.
Wait, I have something to say — expressing urgency
잠깐!
Jamkkan!
Hold on! — quick interruption with raised hand
잠깐만 해 봐.
Jamkkanman hae bwa.
Let me try that for a second — momentary pause
⚠️ Don’t use jamkkan when…
Don’t use with very senior people without honorifics (use ‘jamkkan-yo’ instead). Repeating ‘jamkkan’ rapidly can sound impatient or rude.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — characters use ‘jamkkan!’ to pause life-or-death moments.
- K-Pop: BLACKPINK — members use ‘jamkkan!’ in Bangtan Bomb-style behind-the-scenes videos.
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