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냉방 meaning and pronunciation

naengbang · air-conditioning

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28558
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 냉ː방Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    실내의 온도를 낮추는 일.

    English: air-conditioning — The process of lowering the indoor temperature.

    Examples

    • 실내 냉방.
    • 지하철 냉방.
    • 냉방 기구.
    • 냉방 시설.
    • 냉방이 되다.
    • 냉방을 하다.
  2. 2.

    따뜻하게 하지 않아 차게 된 방.

    English: cold room — A room that has not been heated and thus gotten cold.

    Examples

    • 얼음장 같은 냉방.
    • 차디찬 냉방.
    • 냉방이 되다.
    • 냉방에서 자다.
    • 냉방에서 지내다.
    • 어제 우리 집 보일러가 고장 나는 바람에 밤새 냉방에서 떨었다.
Origin
冷房
Categories
주생활 > 주택 구성 · 집 구하기

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