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남편 meaning and pronunciation

nampyeon · husband

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 31919
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 남편Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부부 관계에서의 남자.

    English: husband — The man of a married couple.

    Examples

    • 내 남편.
    • 저희 남편.
    • 남편 곁.
    • 남편 구실.
    • 남편 노릇.
    • 남편 뒷바라지.
Origin
男便
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계 · 소개하기(가족 소개)

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