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나라말 meaning and pronunciation

naramal · native language; mother tongue

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 17909
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 나라말Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한 나라의 국민이 쓰는 말.

    English: native language; mother tongue — The language used by the people of a country.

    Examples

    • 나라말이 다르다.
    • 나라말이 생기다.
    • 나라말이 없어지다.
    • 나라말을 배우다.
    • 나라말을 쓰다.
    • 나라말을 알다.
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