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구두약 meaning and pronunciation

guduyak · shoe polish

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 36982
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 구두약, 구두야기, 구두약또, 구두양만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    구두를 닦는 데 쓰는 약.

    English: shoe polish — Polish used to shine shoes.

    Examples

    • 구두약이 굳다.
    • 구두약을 바르다.
    • 구두약을 칠하다.
    • 구두약으로 닦다.
    • 구두약으로 광을 내다.
    • 나는 아버지의 까만 구두에 구두약을 발라 닦았다.
Origin
구두藥
Categories
의생활 > 모자, 신발, 장신구

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