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동작 meaning and pronunciation

dongjak · motion; movement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14817
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 동ː작, 동ː자기, 동ː작또, 동ː장만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸이나 손발 등을 움직임. 또는 그런 모양.

    English: motion; movement — The act of moving the body or limbs, or such a movement.

    Examples

    • 반복 동작.
    • 동작 연습.
    • 동작이 느리다.
    • 동작이 단순하다.
    • 동작을 반복하다.
    • 요가에는 반복해서 하는 동작들이 많다.
  2. 2.

    기계 등이 기능대로 움직임.

    English: working; operation — A machine, etc. working properly.

    Examples

    • 동작 기능.
    • 동작 방법.
    • 동작 원리.
    • 동작이 되다.
    • 동작을 멈추다.
    • 동작을 하다.
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