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말귀 meaning and pronunciation

malgwi · meaning

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 51684
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 말ː뀌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    말이 뜻하는 내용.

    English: meaning — The meaning of one's words.

    Examples

    • 글귀와 말귀.
    • 말귀가 통하다.
    • 말귀를 모르다.
    • 말귀를 알아듣다.
    • 말귀를 알아차리다.
    • 승규는 유민이의 말귀를 못 알아듣고 반문했다.
  2. 2.

    남이 하는 말의 뜻을 알아듣는 능력.

    English: hearing; ear — The ability to understand the meaning of what others say.

    Examples

    • 밝은 말귀.
    • 말귀가 무디다.
    • 말귀가 밝다.
    • 말귀가 어둡다.
    • 말귀가 터지다.
    • 민규는 말귀가 어두워 눈치 없는 행동을 잘한다.
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