Korean learner dictionary
감감무소식 meaning and pronunciation
gamgammusosik · no news from someone
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 15242Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 감감무소식, 감감무소식이, 감감무소식또, 감감무소싱만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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소식이나 연락이 전혀 없는 상태.
English: no news from someone — A state of complete absence of news or contact.
Examples
- 아이가 학교에서 돌아올 시간이 지났는데도 감감무소식이라 애가 탔다.
- 오 년간 감감무소식이던 친구를 길에서 우연히 만났다.
- 지수한테 연락 왔어?
- 아니, 도착하면 전화한다고 했는데 아직 감감무소식이네.
- Origin
- 감감無消息
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 생활 상태
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