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남친 meaning and pronunciation

namchin · boyfriend

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 601044
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 남친Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '남자 친구'를 줄여 이르는 말.

    English: boyfriend — A shortened form of 'boyfriend'.

    Examples

    • 전 남친.
    • 남친이 생기다.
    • 남친이 있다.
    • 남친과 헤어지다.
    • 남친과 데이트를 하다.
    • 나는 친구의 소개로 지금 남친을 처음 만났다.
Origin
男親
Categories
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