Korean learner dictionary
머뭇거리다 meaning and pronunciation
meomutgeorida · jib at; hold back; waver
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 54791Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 머묻꺼리다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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말이나 행동을 선뜻 하지 못하고 자꾸 망설이다.
English: jib at; hold back; waver — To keep hesitating, not speaking or acting right away.
Examples
- 머뭇거리며 결정하다.
- 머뭇거리며 대답하다.
- 머뭇거리며 말하다.
- 머뭇거리며 움직이다.
- 질문에 머뭇거리다.
- 한참 머뭇거리다.
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