Korean learner dictionary
겁쟁이 meaning and pronunciation
geopjaengi · fraidy cat; scaredy cat
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 31325Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 겁쨍이Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
어떤 일에 쉽게 무서워하는 마음을 갖는 사람.
English: fraidy cat; scaredy cat — A person quick to fear.
Examples
- 겁쟁이 취급.
- 겁쟁이 같다.
- 겁쟁이가 되다.
- 겁쟁이로 불리다.
- 겁쟁이처럼 굴다.
- 친구들은 매사에 신중한 나를 겁쟁이라고 놀렸다.
- Origin
- 怯쟁이
- Categories
- 인간 > 사람의 종류
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