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맏아들 meaning and pronunciation

matadeul · eldest son

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 53062
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 마다들Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    여러 아들 가운데 첫 번째로 태어난 아들.

    English: eldest son — The firstborn son among many sons.

    Examples

    • 집안의 맏아들.
    • 맏아들 노릇.
    • 맏아들의 책임.
    • 맏아들로 태어나다.
    • 아버지는 주로 맏아들과 모든 것을 상의하셨다.
    • 영수는 맏아들로서 부모님을 봉양하고 동생들을 책임져야 한다는 책임감을 느꼈다.
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