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Korean learner dictionary

나태

natae · laziness; idleness; indolence

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 17970
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 나ː태Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    행동이나 성격이 느리고 게으름.

    English: laziness; idleness; indolence — A behavior or personality being slow and lazy.

    Examples

    • 나태와 무기력.
    • 나태와 부주의.
    • 나태와 안일.
    • 나태를 극복하다.
    • 나태에 빠지다.
    • 나태에 젖다.
Origin
懶怠
Categories
인간 > 성격