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말벌 meaning and pronunciation

malbeol · wasp

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 52159
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 말벌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    몸은 검은 갈색에 갈색이나 누런 갈색의 털이 나 있으며 작은 곤충을 잡아먹는 벌.

    English: wasp — A bee-like insect with a dark brown body covered with tiny yellowish brown hairs, which eats smaller insects.

    Examples

    • 말벌의 벌집.
    • 말벌이 날아가다.
    • 말벌이 날아다니다.
    • 말벌이 많다.
    • 말벌을 건드리다.
    • 말벌을 잡다.
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