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님 meaning and pronunciation

nim · nim

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 41688
Part of speech: 의존 명사Pronunciation: 님Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    그 사람을 높여 이르는 말.

    English: nim — A bound noun to address a certain person deferentially.

    Examples

    • 김지수 님.
    • 민준 님.
    • 유민 님.
    • 한승규 님.
    • 박유민 님, 진료실로 들어오세요.
    • 이민준 님은 지금 자리에 안 계십니까?
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