Korean learner dictionary
담임 meaning and pronunciation
damim · homeroom teacher; being in charge of class
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 44200Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 다밈Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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한 반이나 한 학년을 책임지고 맡아서 가르침. 또는 그런 선생님.
English: homeroom teacher; being in charge of class — A state of being responsible for teaching students in a class or grade; a teacher in charge of a class or grade.
Examples
- 담임 교사.
- 담임 선생님.
- 담임이 되다.
- 담임을 맡다.
- 담임을 하다.
- 김 선생님은 이 학년 때 우리 반 담임을 하셨던 분이다.
- Origin
- 擔任
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 직위 · 학교생활
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