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귀염둥이 meaning and pronunciation

gwiyeomdungi · darling

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 38320
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 귀ː염둥이Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    예쁘고 사랑스러운 행동으로 사람들에게 귀염을 받는 아이나 동물.

    English: darling — A child or animal that is loved by people due to cute and lovable behavior.

    Examples

    • 우리 집 귀염둥이.
    • 귀염둥이 딸.
    • 귀염둥이 막내.
    • 귀염둥이 아들.
    • 귀염둥이 조카.
    • 귀염둥이 손녀딸의 노래가 농사일에 지친 할머니를 웃게 했다.
Categories
인간 > 사람의 종류

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