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거짓말 meaning and pronunciation

geojitmal · lie; falsehood

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28444
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 거ː진말Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사실이 아닌 것을 사실인 것처럼 꾸며서 하는 말.

    English: lie; falsehood — A remark which is not true, intended to make someone believe it is true.

    Examples

    • 선의의 거짓말.
    • 순 거짓말.
    • 그럴 듯한 거짓말.
    • 끝없는 거짓말.
    • 무수한 거짓말.
    • 뻔뻔한 거짓말.
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