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공손하다 meaning and pronunciation

gongsonhada · polite; civil; well-mannered

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 19294
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 공손하다, 공손한, 공손하여, 공손하니, 공손함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    말이나 행동이 예의가 바르고 겸손하다.

    English: polite; civil; well-mannered — One's speech or behavior being courteous and humble.

    Examples

    • 공손한 대답.
    • 공손한 태도.
    • 공손하게 대접하다.
    • 공손하게 대하다.
    • 공손하게 절하다.
    • 행동이 공손하다.
Origin
恭遜하다
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기

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