잠깐만(jam-kkan-man, jamkkanman)
'잠깐만' is an adverb meaning 'just a moment' or 'for a very short time.' It is mainly used to ask someone to wait briefly.
Nuances
- polite yet casual request to wait
- natural expression that doesn’t break conversation flow
- used in friendly, everyday atmosphere
When to use
asking to wait briefly, requesting hold during phone call, pausing something briefly
In context
'잠깐만' is often used independently in imperative or request sentences or attached before/after sentences to request a short wait. It’s very common in spoken Korean and suits informal, everyday situations rather than formal contexts.