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귀여워하다 meaning and pronunciation

gwiyeowohada · love; make a pet of; be affectionate to

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NIKL target code 38317
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 귀ː여워하다, 귀ː여워하여, 귀ː여워하니Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    자기보다 어린 사람이나 동물을 예뻐하고 사랑스럽게 대하다.

    English: love; make a pet of; be affectionate to — To treat a younger person or animal with affection.

    Examples

    • 강아지를 귀여워하다.
    • 아이를 귀여워하다.
    • 자식을 귀여워하다.
    • 조카를 귀여워하다.
    • 학생을 귀여워하다.
    • 김 씨는 그녀의 여섯 살 된 조카를 친자식 이상으로 귀여워한다.
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