Korean learner dictionary
격려하다 meaning and pronunciation
gyeokryeohada · encourage; cheer
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 28802Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 경녀하다, 경녀하는, 경녀하여, 경녀하니, 경녀함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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용기나 의욕이 생기도록 기운을 북돋아 주다.
English: encourage; cheer — To cheer or buoy up someone so that he/she gains courage or motivation.
Examples
- 선수를 격려하다.
- 수험생을 격려하다.
- 스스로를 격려하다.
- 직원들을 격려하다.
- 친구를 격려하다.
- 친구들이 면접을 앞둔 승규를 응원하며 격려해 주었다.
- Origin
- 激勵하다
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 활동
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