Difference between a long while and a moment in Korean
한참·잠깐
한참a long while
한참 means "for a long while" or "for quite some time." Use it when an action continues longer than you expected, like waiting, talking, or walking. It often comes before the action word to show that something lasted a long time (한참).
How to say a long while
잠깐a moment
잠깐 means “a moment” or “for a short time.” You use it when something happens briefly or when you ask someone to wait for a short time. In everyday speech, it is very common in phrases like “wait a moment” or “I’ll do it quickly” (잠깐).
How to say a momentThe difference
잠깐 means a very short time. It is almost the opposite of 한참.
