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깨물다 meaning and pronunciation

kkaemulda · bite

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41481
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 깨물다, 깨무러, 깨뭄니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아랫니와 윗니가 서로 닿을 정도로 세게 물다.

    English: bite — To bite something or someone strongly with one's upper teeth and lower teeth almost touching.

    Examples

    • 감자를 깨물다.
    • 사탕을 깨물다.
    • 손가락을 깨물다.
    • 입술을 깨물다.
    • 젓가락을 깨물다.
    • 혀를 깨물다.
  2. 2.

    감정이나 말 등을 꾹 눌러 참다.

    English: hold back — To hide one's emotion and choose not to speak out.

    Examples

    • 분노를 깨물다.
    • 슬픔을 깨물다.
    • 웃음을 깨물다.
    • 하품을 깨물다.
    • 화를 깨물다.
    • 억지로 깨물다.
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