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뒷설거지 meaning and pronunciation

dwitseolgeoji · doing the dishes

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67402
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 뒤ː썰거지, 뒫ː썰거지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    음식을 먹고 난 뒤에 그릇을 씻어서 정리함.

    English: doing the dishes — Washing and cleaning the dishes after eating.

    Examples

    • 저녁 뒷설거지.
    • 뒷설거지가 많다.
    • 뒷설거지를 담당하다.
    • 뒷설거지를 맡다.
    • 뒷설거지를 시키다.
    • 작은딸은 늘 저녁 먹은 후에 뒷설거지를 돕는다.
  2. 2.

    큰 잔치나 예식이 끝난 뒤에 하는 설거지나 뒷정리.

    English: washing dishes; putting in order — The act of washing dishes or putting things in order after a big party or ceremony is over.

    Examples

    • 잔치 뒷설거지.
    • 뒷설거지를 도맡다.
    • 뒷설거지를 돕다.
    • 뒷설거지를 맡다.
    • 뒷설거지를 책임지다.
    • 잔치 뒷설거지는 힘이 들어서 적어도 세 사람은 필요하다.
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