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되도록 meaning and pronunciation

doedorok · if possible

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 48221
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 되도록, 뒈도록Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    될 수 있는 대로.

    English: if possible — As much as one can.

    Examples

    • 되도록 간단히.
    • 되도록 빨리.
    • 되도록 잘.
    • 되도록 멀리하다.
    • 되도록 삼가다.
    • 되도록 시간을 끌다.
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