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뜻밖에 meaning and pronunciation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15234
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 뜯빠께Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    예상하거나 생각한 것과는 다르게.

    English: unexpectedly — In the manner of being against one's expectation or thought.

    Examples

    • 뜻밖에 나타나다.
    • 뜻밖에 마주치다.
    • 뜻밖에 오다.
    • 뜻밖에 조용하다.
    • 뜻밖에 친구가 생기다.
    • 민준은 뜻밖에 바닷가에서 첫사랑을 만났다.
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