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눈물 meaning and pronunciation

nunmul · tear

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55290
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 눈물Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람이나 동물의 눈에서 흘러나오는 맑은 물.

    English: tear — Clear liquid running from the eyes of a person or animal.

    Examples

    • 감격의 눈물.
    • 감동의 눈물.
    • 닭똥 같은 눈물.
    • 뜨거운 눈물.
    • 눈물이 나다.
    • 눈물이 어리다.
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