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막걸리 meaning and pronunciation

makgeolri · makgeolli; unrefined rice wine

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15754
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 막껄리Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    맛이 약간 텁텁하며 쌀로 만든 한국 고유의 하얀색 술.

    English: makgeolli; unrefined rice wine — A unique Korean white alcoholic drink made from rice, which tastes a little thick.

    Examples

    • 막걸리 한 잔.
    • 막걸리 한 병.
    • 막걸리 병.
    • 막걸리 주전자.
    • 막걸리를 마시다.
    • 막걸리를 사다.
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