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고등어 meaning and pronunciation

godeungeo · mackerel

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23373
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고등어Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    등이 푸르고 검은 물결무늬가 있으며 배는 흰, 살이 많은 바닷물고기.

    English: mackerel — A saltwater fish with much flesh, with a blue, wave-patterned back and white belly.

    Examples

    • 고등어 세 마리.
    • 고등어 한 손.
    • 고등어구이.
    • 고등어조림.
    • 고등어를 먹다.
    • 고등어를 사다.
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