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결석 meaning and pronunciation

gyeolseok · absence

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15967
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 결썩, 결써기, 결썩또, 결썽만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    학교나 회의 등 공식적인 자리에 나오지 않음.

    English: absence — Not attending official gatherings, such as school or meetings.

    Examples

    • 장기 결석.
    • 결석 일수.
    • 결석 처리.
    • 결석이 잦다.
    • 결석으로 처리하다.
    • 지수는 몸이 아파서 학교에 결석을 했다.
Origin
缺席
Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 행위 · 학교생활

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