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경우 meaning and pronunciation

gyeongu · reason; principle

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61524
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 경우Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    당연히 행하여야 할 바른 이치.

    English: reason; principle — A proper principle that one is expected to follow.

    Examples

    • 경우가 바르다.
    • 경우가 밝다.
    • 경우가 아니다.
    • 경우가 없다.
    • 경우가 옳다.
    • 경우가 있다.
  2. 2.

    놓여 있는 조건이나 형편.

    English: case; circumstance — A condition or circumstance under which one is placed.

    Examples

    • 이번 경우.
    • 그러한 경우.
    • 그런 경우.
    • 극단적인 경우.
    • 다른 경우.
    • 대표적인 경우.
Origin
境遇
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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