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갈증 meaning and pronunciation

galjeung · thirst

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14864
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 갈쯩Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    목이 말라 물이 마시고 싶어지는 느낌.

    English: thirst — The state of someone craving water.

    Examples

    • 갈증 해소.
    • 갈증이 나다.
    • 갈증이 심하다.
    • 갈증이 풀리다.
    • 갈증을 느끼다.
    • 갈증에 좋다.
  2. 2.

    이루거나 얻지 못한 것을 간절히 원하는 마음.

    English: unfulfilled desire — The state of someone desperately wishing for something not achieved or obtained.

    Examples

    • 지적 갈증.
    • 인생의 갈증.
    • 갈증 해결.
    • 갈증이 해소되다.
    • 갈증을 느끼다.
    • 갈증을 달래다.
Origin
渴症
Categories
인간 > 감각 · 건강

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