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두려움 meaning and pronunciation

duryeoum · fear

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14953
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 두려움Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    겁나고 꺼려지는 느낌.

    English: fear — A feeling scared and reluctant.

    Examples

    • 실패의 두려움.
    • 두려움이 밀려오다.
    • 두려움이 앞서다.
    • 두려움을 갖다.
    • 두려움을 극복하다.
    • 두려움을 느끼다.
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