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맏이 meaning and pronunciation

mati · firstborn

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 53063
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 마지Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    여러 형제자매 가운데 첫 번째로 태어난 사람.

    English: firstborn — The firstborn child among many brothers and sisters.

    Examples

    • 집안의 맏이.
    • 맏이 노릇.
    • 맏이로 태어나다.
    • 맏이들은 대개 부모의 관심을 많이 받고 자란다.
    • 나는 맏이여서 어렸을 때부터 동생들을 돌봐야 했다.
    • 부군께서 세상을 떠나신 지 얼마 안 되어 많이 적적하시겠어요.
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