Vocabulary
깜빡하다
to forget momentarily
Meaning
Verb: to forget something momentarily or absent-mindedly.
Why this form?
잊다 — to forget : General term for forgetting, temporary or lasting; 깜빡하다 especially conveys a lapse of memory.
까먹다 — to forget (colloquial) : Often similar for everyday forgetting but more colloquial; 깜빡하다 stresses the temporary slip.
Forms not to confuse
- 잊다
그 약속을 잊었어요. — I forgot that appointment.
- 까먹다
숙제를 까먹었어. — I forgot my homework.
Examples
젠장! 남준이 눈치가 빠르다는 걸 깜빡했어! — Damn! I forgot how quick Namjoon is to notice things!
지갑을 가져오는 걸 깜빡했어요. — I forgot to bring my wallet.