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퐁당퐁당 pong-dang-pong-dang
The rhythmic, light splashing sound and motion of small objects repeatedly hitting and bouncing off water.
What does 퐁당퐁당 mean?
퐁당퐁당 (pong-dang-pong-dang) means: The rhythmic, light splashing sound and motion of small objects repeatedly hitting and bouncing off water.
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How it's actually used
- 시냇물에 돌멩이를 퐁당퐁당 던지면서 놀았어요.
si-naet-mu-re dol-meng-i-reul pong-dang-pong-dang deon-ji-myeon-seo no-rat-seo-yo.
We played by throwing pebbles into the stream, *splash-splash*.
💡 The textbook baseline usage: capturing the literal, repetitive bouncing entry of small stones into water. - 아이들이 물가에서 퐁당퐁당 장난을 치고 있어요.
a-i-de-ri mul-ga-e-seo pong-dang-pong-dang jang-nan-eul chi-go i-seo-yo.
The kids are playing by the water, splashing it around playfully.
💡 Extends the physical imagery to children's lively, splashing movements at the water's edge. - 컵에 얼음을 퐁당퐁당 빠뜨려 마셔 봐.
keo-be eo-reum-eul pong-dang-pong-dang ppa-teu-ryeo ma-shyeo bwa.
Drop the ice cubes into your cup one by one with a little splash and try it.
💡 Shows how natives apply the sound to other small, solid objects entering a liquid medium.
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