What does 잠만 mean?
잠만 means "wait a moment" in Korean.
How it works here
‘잠만’ is a shortened conversational form of ‘잠깐만’, used to ask someone to wait briefly.
Dictionary form
잠깐만
Used to ask someone to wait briefly
A very common colloquial shortening of ‘잠깐만’. It is shorter and more casual than ‘잠깐만요’ and is especially common among close acquaintances. Use ‘잠깐만요’ for politeness.
When it's used
Used to stop briefly, ask for a little time, or ask someone to wait.
The line
어 잠만
Oh, wait a sec.
Said while speaking hurriedly and asking the other person to pause briefly.
Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
잠깐만, 이거 먼저 확인할게.
Wait a moment; I’ll check this first.
잠깐만요, 지금 전화가 와서요.
Just a moment, I’m getting a phone call.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
잠만
어 잠만
Oh, wait a sec.
- Pressuring someone to decide immediately.
- Telling someone to come slowly because you will wait a long time.
- Asking someone to pause briefly while speaking hurriedly.
Show the answer
Asking someone to pause briefly while speaking hurriedly.
used to ask someone to wait briefly. A very common colloquial shortening of ‘잠깐만’. It is shorter and more casual than ‘잠깐만요’ and is especially common among close acquaintances. Use ‘잠깐만요’ for politeness.
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