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굶기다 meaning and pronunciation

gumgida · starve

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 36230
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 굼기다, 굼기어, 굼기여, 굼기니Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    식사를 거르게 하다.

    English: starve — To force someone skip a meal or meals.

    Examples

    • 가족을 굶기다.
    • 식구를 굶기다.
    • 아들을 굶기다.
    • 자식을 굶기다.
    • 이틀 동안 굶기다.
    • 가장인 그는 식구들을 굶기지 않으려는 책임감이 강했다.
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