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늙은이 meaning and pronunciation

neukeuni · old person

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41275
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 늘그니Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    중년이 지난 나이 많은 사람.

    English: old person — A person who is old, past his/her middle age.

    Examples

    • 힘없는 늙은이.
    • 늙은이의 말.
    • 늙은이의 가르침.
    • 늙은이의 지혜.
    • 젊은이와 늙은이.
    • 늙은이로 취급하다.
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