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걸레질 meaning and pronunciation

geolrejil · mopping

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25481
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 걸레질Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    더러운 것이나 물기를 걸레로 닦는 일.

    English: mopping — An act of wiping dirt or wet liquids with a mop.

    Examples

    • 바닥 걸레질.
    • 걸레질이 힘들다.
    • 걸레질을 하다.
    • 걸레질로 지우다.
    • 걸레질에 열중하다.
    • 나는 바닥에 우유를 쏟아서 걸레질로 바닥을 닦았다.
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