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Korean learner dictionary

강-

gang- · gang-

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 72348
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '다른 것이 섞이지 않은’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gang- — A prefix used to mean "not being mixed with other things."

    Examples

    • 강굴
    • 강소주
    • 강풀
  2. 2.

    ‘마른’ 또는 ‘물기가 없는’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gang- — A prefix used to mean "being dry" or "having no moisture."

    Examples

    • 강기침
    • 강된장
    • 강서리
  3. 3.

    ‘억지스러운’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gang- — A prefix used to mean "being forceful."

    Examples

    • 강울음
    • 강호령
  4. 4.

    ‘몹시’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gang- — A prefix used to mean "extremely."

    Examples

    • 강밭다
    • 강파리하다

Entry 2

NIKL target code 72349
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘매우 센’ 또는 ‘호된’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gang- — A prefix used to mean "being very strong" or "being strict."

    Examples

    • 강산성
    • 강심장
    • 강추위
    • 강타자
    • 강행군
Origin
強