당장

This is the 703rd most frequent Korean word.


당장

"당장" means "right away" or "immediately" in English.


In this case, "당장" specifies something that is currently or urgently needed.

당장 필요한 물건부터 사자.

Let's buy the items that are immediately needed first.


Here, "당장" is used to emphasize the need for immediate action or urgency.

당장 그만두지 않으면 큰일 날 거야.

If you don't stop immediately, it will become a big problem.


Here, "당장" conveys an immediate reaction or response after an event.

그 소식을 듣고는 당장 달려갔어.

After hearing the news, I immediately ran.