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기대 meaning and pronunciation
gidae · expectation
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 62483Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기대Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
어떤 일이 이루어지기를 바라며 기다림.
English: expectation — Waiting and hoping for something to happen.
Examples
- 기대 밖.
- 기대가 깨지다.
- 기대가 높다.
- 기대가 되다.
- 기대가 무너지다.
- 기대가 충족되다.
- Origin
- 期待/企待
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 활동
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