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늦어지다 meaning and pronunciation

neuteojida · be late

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28340
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 느저지다, 느저지어, 느저지여, 느저지니Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    늦게 되다.

    English: be late — To be late.

    Examples

    • 결혼이 늦어지다.
    • 도착이 늦어지다.
    • 속도가 늦어지다.
    • 식사가 늦어지다.
    • 일이 늦어지다.
    • 안개가 껴서 비행기 출발 시간이 늦어진다고 한다.
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