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맘대로 meaning and pronunciation

mamdaero · as one wants

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15938
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 맘ː대로Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자기가 원하는 대로.

    English: as one wants — As one likes.

    Examples

    • 맘대로 가져가다.
    • 맘대로 고르다.
    • 맘대로 놀다.
    • 맘대로 먹다.
    • 맘대로 움직이다.
    • 아무리 내 자식이라도 부모 맘대로 키울 수 없다.
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