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녀석 meaning and pronunciation

nyeoseok · nyeoseok

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41586
Part of speech: 의존 명사Pronunciation: 녀석, 녀서기, 녀석또, 녀성만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (낮추는 말로) 남자.

    English: nyeoseok — (impolite form) A bound noun used to refer to a man.

    Examples

    • 사내 녀석.
    • 건방진 녀석.
    • 나쁜 녀석.
    • 답답한 녀석.
    • 바보 같은 녀석.
    • 우리는 친구 녀석의 졸업을 축하해 주기 위해 한자리에 모였다.
  2. 2.

    (귀엽게 이르는 말로) 남자아이.

    English: nyeoseok — (endearing) A bound noun used to refer to a boy.

    Examples

    • 꼬마 녀석.
    • 고 녀석.
    • 요 녀석.
    • 귀여운 녀석.
    • 똘똘한 녀석.
    • 나는 상을 타 온 초등학생 아들 녀석이 대견스럽게 느껴졌다.
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