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곧다 meaning and pronunciation

gotda · straight; upright; direct

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25565
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 곧따, 고든, 고다, 고드니, 곧씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    길, 선, 자세 등이 휘지 않고 똑바르다.

    English: straight; upright; direct — A road, line, posture, etc., being straight, not bent.

    Examples

    • 곧은 길.
    • 곧은 선.
    • 곧게 뻗다.
    • 곧게 서다.
    • 곧게 펴다.
    • 다리가 곧다.
  2. 2.

    마음이 정직하고 바르다.

    English: honest; straightforward — Being honest and upright.

    Examples

    • 곧은 사람.
    • 곧은 성격.
    • 곧은 절개.
    • 심지가 곧다.
    • 성정이 곧다.
    • 승규는 어릴 때부터 심지가 곧아 불의를 보면 참지 못한다.
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