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공휴일 meaning and pronunciation

gonghyuil · public holiday

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 27216
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 공휴일Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    국경일이나 명절같이 국가에서 지정하여 쉬는 날.

    English: public holiday — A day of rest such as a national holiday as determined by a nation.

    Examples

    • 법정 공휴일.
    • 임시 공휴일.
    • 공휴일을 보내다.
    • 공휴일을 즐기다.
    • 공휴일을 지내다.
    • 공휴일로 정하다.
Origin
公休日
Categories
개념 > 시간 · 주말 및 휴가

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