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늘어나다 meaning and pronunciation

neuleonada · increase; swell

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62833
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 느러나다, 느러나Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부피나 수량이나 정도가 원래보다 점점 커지거나 많아지다.

    English: increase; swell — For the volume, amount, or degree of something to become gradually bigger or larger than before.

    Examples

    • 늘어난 개수.
    • 늘어난 분량.
    • 고무줄이 늘어나다.
    • 수가 늘어나다.
    • 시간이 늘어나다.
    • 인구가 늘어나다.
  2. 2.

    사는 형편이 점점 더 좋아지거나 넉넉해지다.

    English: (wealth) increase — To become better off; for one's fortune to improve gradually.

    Examples

    • 돈이 늘어나다.
    • 살림이 늘어나다.
    • 살림살이가 늘어나다.
    • 재산이 늘어나다.
    • 집안 살림이 늘어나다.
    • 아버지 사업이 크게 성공을 한 덕에 재산이 많이 늘어났다.
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