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담배 meaning and pronunciation

dambae · tobacco

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63662
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 담ː배Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    잎을 말려서 피우는, 담배를 만드는 식물.

    English: tobacco — A plant whose leaves are dried and processed for making a cigar.

    Examples

    • 담배 농사.
    • 담배 재배.
    • 담배를 기르다.
    • 담배를 심다.
    • 담배를 키우다.
    • 여름이 되면 농부들은 담배의 잎을 따서 말리기 시작한다.
  2. 2.

    말린 담배의 잎을 가늘게 썰어서 종이에 말고 불을 붙여서 그 연기를 마실 수 있도록 만든 것.

    English: cigarette — A product made by cutting dried tobacco leaves into thin strips, rolling them in paper, lighting them, and inhaling the smoke.

    Examples

    • 담배 한 개비.
    • 담배 한 대.
    • 담배 한 갑.
    • 담배 한 보루.
    • 담배 가게.
    • 담배 연기.
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