Vocabulary
벌떡
suddenly, with a jump
Meaning
벌떡 : suddenly, with a jump. Manner adverb for a sudden movement, especially springing up.
Why this form?
갑자기 — “suddenly” indicates timing; 벌떡 describes an abrupt, energetic movement.
Forms not to confuse
갑자기
갑자기 비가 왔어요. — It suddenly started raining.
Examples
모두가 놀라서 자리에서 벌떡 일어난다. — Everyone springs to their feet in surprise.
아이가 벌떡 일어났어요. — The child sprang up.