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폴짝폴짝 pol-jjak-pol-jjak

Hopping or jumping lightly and cheerfully, like a frog or an excited child

What does 폴짝폴짝 mean?

폴짝폴짝 (pol-jjak-pol-jjak) means: Hopping or jumping lightly and cheerfully, like a frog or an excited child.

Full of energy, joy, and lightheartedness.

How it's actually used

  • 아이들이 공원에서 폴짝폴짝 뛰놀고 있다.
    aideuri gongwoneso poljjakpoljjak ttwinolgo itda.
    The children are hopping and playing happily in the park.
    💡 Perfect for describing kids or animals jumping up and down with joy.
  • 토끼가 풀밭 위를 폴짝폴짝 뛰어다녔어.
    tokkiga pulbat wireul poljjakpoljjak ttwieodanyeosseo.
    The rabbit hopped lightly across the grassy field.
    💡 Naturally evokes the image of a bounding rabbit.
  • 아이들이 놀이터에서 신이 나서 폴짝폴짝 뛰고 있어요.
    aideuri noriteoeseo sini naseo poljjakpoljjak ttwigo isseoyo.
    The children are jumping up and down cheerfully at the playground.
    💡 Captures a light, energetic, and joyful bouncing motion.

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