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먹거리 meaning and pronunciation

meokgeori · food

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91160
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 먹꺼리Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람이 먹는 여러 가지 음식.

    English: food — All kinds of food that people eat.

    Examples

    • 다양한 먹거리.
    • 맛있는 먹거리.
    • 먹거리가 넘치다.
    • 먹거리가 떨어지다.
    • 먹거리가 없다.
    • 먹거리가 푸짐하다.
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