This is the 2026th most frequent Korean word.
빠질
"빠질" means "to fall into" or "to be absorbed in," depending on the context.
Here, '빠질' is used to express the possibility of falling or sinking, metaphorically referring to moving into darkness.
저는 빠질 어둠 속에서 빛을 찾아갑니다.
I search for light in the darkness where I might fall.
In this sentence, '빠질' conveys deep engagement or immersion into an activity or feeling, like into enjoyment.
그는 재미에 푹 빠질 거예요.
He will be completely immersed in the fun.
Here, '빠질' describes a concrete potential action of something detaching or falling through, in this case, the ceiling.