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가능하다 meaning and pronunciation

ganeunghada · possible; able

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62658
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 가ː능하다, 가ː능한, 가ː능하여, 가ː능하니, 가ː능함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    할 수 있거나 될 수 있다.

    English: possible; able — Being able to be something or to do something.

    Examples

    • 가능한 방법.
    • 가능한 수단.
    • 가능한 일.
    • 가능한 한.
    • 교환이 가능하다.
    • 공장 기계를 24시간 지켜봐야 하는데 지금으로서는 야근이 가능한 사람이 없다.
Origin
可能하다
Categories
개념 > 성질

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