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고모부 meaning and pronunciation

gomobu · uncle by marriage

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 20055
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고모부Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    고모의 남편을 이르거나 부르는 말.

    English: uncle by marriage — A word used to refer to or address the husband of a paternal aunt.

    Examples

    • 막내 고모부.
    • 우리 고모부.
    • 작은 고모부.
    • 첫째 고모부.
    • 큰 고모부.
    • 고모부는 장인인 할아버지를 몹시 어려워하셨다.
Origin
姑母夫
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계

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