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그동안 meaning and pronunciation

geudongan · meantime; meanwhile

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 60236
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 그동안Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    앞에서 이미 이야기한 만큼의 기간. 또는 다시 만나거나 연락하기까지의 일정한 기간.

    English: meantime; meanwhile — The previously-mentioned period, or a certain period of time before one sees or contacts someone again.

    Examples

    • 그동안 많이 자라다.
    • 그동안 수고하다.
    • 그동안 안녕하다.
    • 그동안 잘 지내다.
    • 그동안 평안하다.
    • 그동안 연락이 없어서 궁금했어요.
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개념 > 시간 · 시간 표현하기

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