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겸손하다 meaning and pronunciation
gyeomsonhada · humble; modest; unassuming
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 30425Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 겸손하다, 겸손한, 겸손하여, 겸손하니, 겸손함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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남을 존중하고 자기를 낮추는 마음이나 태도가 있다.
English: humble; modest; unassuming — Taking an attitude of respecting others and playing down oneself.
Examples
- 겸손한 마음가짐.
- 겸손한 성격.
- 겸손한 자세.
- 겸손한 태도.
- 겸손한 표현.
- 겸손하게 말하다.
- Origin
- 謙遜/謙巽하다
- Categories
- 인간 > 태도
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