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남- meaning and pronunciation

nam- · nam-

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73346
Part of speech: 접사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘남자’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: nam- — A prefix used to mean a male.

    Examples

    • 남동생
    • 남학교
    • 남학생
Origin
男

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