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Korean learner dictionary

덕담

deokdam · words of blessing; well-wishing remarks

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 47405
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 덕땀Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남이 잘 되기를 기원하며 하는 말.

    English: words of blessing; well-wishing remarks — Words wishing well, given to someone.

    Examples

    • 새해 덕담.
    • 생일 덕담.
    • 덕담 한마디.
    • 덕담을 나누다.
    • 덕담을 듣다.
    • 덕담을 받다.
Origin
德談
Categories
사회 생활 > 언어 행위