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Korean learner dictionary

공-

gong- · gong-

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88842
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘힘이나 돈이 들지 않은’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gong- — A prefix used to mean "having not spent any power or money."

    Examples

    • 공것
    • 공돈
    • 공밥
    • 공술
  2. 2.

    ‘빈’ 또는 ‘효과가 없는’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gong- — A prefix used to mean "being empty" or "having no effect."

    Examples

    • 공수표
    • 공염불
    • 공테이프
  3. 3.

    ‘쓸모없이’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: gong- — A prefix used to mean "having no use."

    Examples

    • 공돌다
    • 공뜨다
    • 공치다
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