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구별하다 meaning and pronunciation

gubyeolhada · distinguish; discriminate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24488
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 구별하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    성질이나 종류에 따라 갈라놓다.

    English: distinguish; discriminate — To sort out things according to their qualities or types.

    Examples

    • 공과 사를 구별하다.
    • 신분을 구별하다.
    • 진짜와 가짜를 구별하다.
    • 쉽게 구별하다.
    • 정확하게 구별하다.
    • 특징에 따라 구별하다.
Origin
區別하다

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