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Korean learner dictionary

급서

geupseo · sudden death

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41321
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 급써Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (높임말로) 갑자기 죽음.

    English: sudden death — (honorific) Sudden death.

    Examples

    • 교황의 급서.
    • 대통령의 급서.
    • 왕의 급서.
    • 급서 소식.
    • 급서를 애도하다.
    • 급서를 하다.
Origin
急逝