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건달 meaning and pronunciation

geondal · scoundrel; loafer

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23614
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 건달Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    하는 일 없이 빈둥거리며 남의 금품을 빼앗거나 도움을 받으며 사는 사람.

    English: scoundrel; loafer — A person with no occupation, who loafs around and makes a living by extorting money or getting help from others.

    Examples

    • 건달 노릇.
    • 건달 생활.
    • 건달의 횡포.
    • 건달이 되다.
    • 건달 같다.
    • 여러 명의 건달이 나타나 상인들에게서 돈을 빼앗아 갔다.
Origin
乾達
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 주체

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