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먹고살다 meaning and pronunciation
meokgosalda · make a living
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 15982Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 먹꼬살다, 먹꼬사라, 먹꼬사니, 먹꼬삼니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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생계를 유지하다.
English: make a living — To lead one's life by making money.
Examples
- 먹고사는 일.
- 먹고살 권리.
- 먹고사는 데 급급하다.
- 겨우 먹고살다.
- 하루하루 먹고살다.
- 취직을 하면 어느 정도 먹고사는 일이 해결될 것이다.
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