Pacing & Transition

Words in this collection

• 다짜고짜 (da-jja-go-jja) — Used when someone completely skips the introduction and jumps straight to an aggressive or shocking point.
• 덜컥 (deol-keok) — The heavy, clanking feeling of something massive suddenly dropping onto your shoulders or in your chest.
• 꼬박꼬박 (kko-bak-kko-bak) — Reflects great diligence, like taking medicine exactly on time or replying to every message.
• 무턱대고 (mu-teok-dae-go) — Implies a foolish lack of preparation. Charging in headfirst without thinking.
• 시나브로 (si-na-beu-ro) — A beautiful native Korean word. Describes changes like the changing of seasons or falling in love.
• 쑥쑥 (ssuk-ssuk) — Highly positive. Used for a child's rapid growth or someone's fast-improving language skills.
• 술술 (sul-sul) — The ideal state of flow, where everything untangles and proceeds without a single hitch.
• 띄엄띄엄 (tti-eom-tti-eom) — Lacks consistency. It implies a disjointed, non-continuous effort.
• 뚝딱 (ttuk-ttak) — The sound/vibe of a magic wand or a master craftsman finishing a task in a blink.
• 야금야금 (ya-geum-ya-geum) — Can be literally eating a snack secretly, or slowly eating away at a budget or territory.