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Korean learner dictionary

격하

gyeokha · degradation; downgrading; demotion

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 29655
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 겨카, 겨카하는, 겨카하여, 겨카하니, 겨카함니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자격이나 등급, 지위 등이 낮아짐. 또는 그렇게 함.

    English: degradation; downgrading; demotion — A state in which authority, grade, position, etc., is lowered, or an act of lowering one of these.

    Examples

    • 신분의 격하.
    • 격하가 되다.
    • 격하가 일어나다.
    • 격하를 당하다.
    • 격하를 막다.
    • 격하를 시키다.
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