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개미 meaning and pronunciation

gaemi · ant

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15737
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 개ː미Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    주로 기어 다니며 땅 속에 굴을 파고 떼를 지어 사는, 작고 허리가 가는 곤충.

    English: ant — A small, thin-waisted, crawling insect living underground in a group.

    Examples

    • 개미들의 행렬.
    • 개미가 기어 다니다.
    • 개미가 꼬이다.
    • 개미에 물리다.
    • 개미처럼 일하다.
    • 지수는 그동안 개미처럼 열심히 일했다.
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