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냠냠 meaning and pronunciation

nyamnyam · yum-yum

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 40246
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 냠냠Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어린아이가 음식을 맛있게 먹는 소리나 모양.

    English: yum-yum — A word imitating the sound or describing the motion of a child eating food, enjoying it.

    Examples

    • 냠냠 맛보다.
    • 냠냠 먹다.
    • 아이들은 엄마가 만들어 준 빵을 냠냠 먹는 중이다.
    • 승규야, 음식을 골고루 냠냠 먹어야지.
    • 알겠어요, 엄마.
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