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Korean learner dictionary

눈물겹다

nunmulgyeopda · moving; touching

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 90893
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 눈물겹따, 눈물겨운, 눈물겨워, 눈물겨우니, 눈물겹씀니다Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    눈물이 날 만큼 애처롭거나 가엾다.

    English: moving; touching — Pitiable and pitiful enough to provoke tears.

    Examples

    • 눈물겨운 노력.
    • 눈물겨운 우정.
    • 눈물겨운 효성.
    • 눈물겨울 정도.
    • 눈물겹게 매달리다.
    • 눈물겹게 슬프다.
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