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똑똑하다 meaning and pronunciation

ttokttokhada · definite; explicit; well-defined

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15186
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 똑또카다, 똑또칸, 똑또카여, 똑또카니, 똑또캄니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    분명하고 확실하다.

    English: definite; explicit; well-defined — Clear and distinct.

    Examples

    • 똑똑한 목소리.
    • 똑똑한 발음.
    • 똑똑한 소리.
    • 똑똑하게 듣다.
    • 똑똑하게 말하다.
    • 똑똑하게 밝히다.
  2. 2.

    머리가 좋고 영리하다.

    English: clever; bright; sensible — Intelligent and wise.

    Examples

    • 똑똑한 사람.
    • 똑똑한 아들.
    • 똑똑하게 자라다.
    • 똑똑하게 키우다.
    • 똑똑함에 놀라다.
    • 지수는 자신이 똑똑하지 못해서 공부를 못 한다고 생각했다.
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