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Korean learner dictionary

맞-

mat- · mat-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 74928
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘마주 대하여 하는’ 또는 ‘서로 엇비슷한’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: mat- — A prefix used to mean "doing something against someone" or "similar to each other."

    Examples

    • 맞고소
    • 맞담배
    • 맞대결
    • 맞대응
    • 맞바람
    • 맞벌이
  2. 2.

    ‘마주’ 또는 ‘서로 엇비슷하게’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: mat- — A prefix used to mean "face-to-face" or "in a similar way."

    Examples

    • 맞닥뜨리다
    • 맞닿다
    • 맞대다
    • 맞들다
    • 맞먹다
    • 맞물다