뜻밖에 + event; 뜻밖의 + noun (뜻밖의 선물)
unexpectedly, surprisingly, by surprise
Example
길에서 뜻밖에 옛 친구를 만났어요.
I unexpectedly ran into an old friend on the street.
Word parts
뜻 'intention, expectation' + 밖에 'outside': outside of what you expected.
Good to know
Pronounced [뜯빠께]; 뜻밖의 + noun is common: 뜻밖의 소식 'unexpected news'.
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