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노력 meaning and pronunciation

noryeok · labor

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 24149
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 노력, 노려기, 노력또, 노령만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘을 들여 일함.

    English: labor — Work in a physically hard way.

    Examples

    • 노력 동원.
    • 노력 봉사.
    • 노력 인원.
    • 노력을 나가다.
    • 노력을 하다.
    • 공사장에서 노력 인부들이 무거운 벽돌을 나르고 있다.
Origin
勞力
Categories
인간 > 태도

Entry 2

NIKL target code 62400
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 노력, 노려기, 노력또, 노령만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 목적을 이루기 위하여 힘을 들이고 애를 씀.

    English: effort; endeavor; hard work — Making an effort and working hard to achieve something.

    Examples

    • 각고의 노력.
    • 최선의 노력.
    • 온갖 노력.
    • 끊임없는 노력.
    • 끈질긴 노력.
    • 힘든 노력.
Origin
努力
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위

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