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고마움 meaning and pronunciation

gomaum · thanks; appreciation; gratitude

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 20013
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고ː마움Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남이 자신을 위해 무엇을 해주어서 남에게 보답하고 싶은 마음.

    English: thanks; appreciation; gratitude — A desire to repay a favor one has received from others.

    Examples

    • 고마움의 표시.
    • 고마움을 느끼다.
    • 고마움을 알다.
    • 고마움을 잊다.
    • 고마움을 전하다.
    • 고마움을 표현하다.
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