Korean learner dictionary
마침 meaning and pronunciation
machim · opportunely; just at the time
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 56109Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 마침Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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어떤 기회나 경우에 딱 맞게 우연히.
English: opportunely; just at the time — By chance, in the manner of being perfectly good for a certain opportunity or moment.
Examples
- 마침 밥을 먹다.
- 마침 버스가 오다.
- 마침 손님이 나가다.
- 마침 심심하다.
- 마침 해가 뜨다.
- 목이 마르던 차에 마침 근처에 약수터가 있었다.
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