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게으름 meaning and pronunciation

geeureum · laziness; idleness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28434
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 게으름Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    움직이거나 일하기를 싫어하는 태도나 버릇.

    English: laziness; idleness — An attitude or habit which involves a person's dislike of moving or working.

    Examples

    • 게으름을 극복하다.
    • 게으름을 반성하다.
    • 게으름을 부리다.
    • 게으름을 이기다.
    • 게으름을 피우다.
    • 게으름에 빠지다.
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