Vocabulary
한동안
for a while
Meaning
Describes a stretch of time whose exact length is unspecified.
Why this form?
잠시 — “for a moment”: suggests a brief interval; 한동안 suggests a more substantial but indefinite period.
Forms not to confuse
잠시
잠시 기다려 주세요. — Please wait a moment.
Examples
어차피 한동안 같이 있어야 할 것 같으니까, 저는 호석이에요! — Since we’ll be together for a while anyway, I’m Hoseok!
한동안 연락을 못 했어요. — I was out of touch for a while.