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끄덕대다 meaning and pronunciation

kkeudeokdaeda · nod; bow

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88755
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 끄덕때다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    머리를 가볍게 아래위로 자꾸 움직이다.

    English: nod; bow — To keep lightly moving one's head up and down.

    Examples

    • 고개를 끄덕대다.
    • 머리를 끄덕대다.
    • 지수는 고개를 끄덕대며 졸고 있다.
    • 승규는 머리를 끄덕대며 내 말에 동의를 표시했다.
    • 선생님이 자세히 설명을 해 주시자 민준이는 고개를 끄덕댔다.
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인간 > 신체 행위

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