When to use moment in Korean

Korean: 순간[ sun-gan ]

moment
moment

When to use it

A moment is a very short time. In Korean, 순간 means the exact time when something happens. It is often used to talk about quick actions, feelings, or changes.

Example sentences

  1. 알람이 울린 순간, 저는 일어났어요.

    The moment the alarm rang, I got up.

  2. 선생님이 제 이름을 부른 순간, 저는 놀랐어요.

    The moment the teacher called my name, I was surprised.

  3. 비가 오는 순간, 우리는 뛰기 시작했어요.

    The moment it started raining, we began to run.

  4. 그 말을 들은 순간, 저는 웃었어요.

    The moment I heard that, I laughed.

  5. 가격을 본 순간, 저는 사지 않았어요.

    The moment I saw the price, I did not buy it.

  6. 기차가 떠나는 순간, 우리는 손을 흔들었어요.

    The moment the train left, we waved.