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고맙다 meaning and pronunciation

gomapda · thankful; grateful

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 20041
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 고ː맙따, 고ː마운, 고ː마워, 고ː마우니, 고ː맙씀니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    남이 자신을 위해 무엇을 해주어서 마음이 흐뭇하고 보답하고 싶다.

    English: thankful; grateful — Pleased and wanting to return a favor to someone.

    Examples

    • 고맙다는 말.
    • 고마운 일.
    • 고맙게 여기다.
    • 마음이 고맙다.
    • 친구에게 고맙다.
    • 여러모로 고맙다.
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