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Korean learner dictionary

간통하다

gantonghada · commit adultery; cheat on one's spouse

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15099
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 간ː통하다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    배우자가 있는 사람이 배우자가 아닌 다른 이성과 성관계를 가지다.

    English: commit adultery; cheat on one's spouse — For a married person to have a sexual relationship with someone who is not his/her spouse.

    Examples

    • 간통한 남자.
    • 간통한 여자.
    • 간통한 현장.
    • 간통한 혐의.
    • 간통하여 처벌받다.
    • 외간 여자와 간통하다.
Origin
姦通하다
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위