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걸레질하다 meaning and pronunciation

geolrejilhada · wipe; scrub

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25527
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 걸레질하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    더러운 것이나 물기를 걸레로 닦다.

    English: wipe; scrub — To wipe dirt or wet liquids with a mop.

    Examples

    • 바닥을 걸레질하다.
    • 벽을 걸레질하다.
    • 창문을 걸레질하다.
    • 책상을 걸레질하다.
    • 구석구석 걸레질하다.
    • 장마철이라 그런지 아무리 바닥을 걸레질해도 끈적거린다.
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