Korean learner dictionary
건방 meaning and pronunciation
geonbang · arrogance; impertinence; sauciness
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 23627Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 건방Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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자신의 주제를 모르고 지나치게 잘난 척하는 태도.
English: arrogance; impertinence; sauciness — An attitude where someone is too proud of himself/herself, not realizing his/her real position.
Examples
- 건방을 떨다.
- 건방을 부리다.
- 건방을 피우다.
- 승규는 친구들 앞에서 잘난 척을 하며 건방을 떨었다.
- 민준이는 주제도 모르고 우리 앞에서 건방을 떨어 댔다.
- 지수 아까 잘난 척하는 거 봤어?
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- 인간 > 태도
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