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결코 meaning and pronunciation

gyeolko · never

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25719
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 결코Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일이나 경우에도 절대로.

    English: never — Never under any circumstances.

    Examples

    • 결코 대답하지 않다.
    • 결코 울지 않다.
    • 결코 웃지 않다.
    • 결코 포기하지 않다.
    • 결코 화내지 않다.
    • 나는 선생님께서 베풀어 주신 은혜를 결코 잊지 못할 것이다.
Origin
決코
Categories
개념 > 정도

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