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먹이 meaning and pronunciation

meoki · feed

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15985
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 머기Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    동물이 살기 위해 먹어야 하는 것. 또는 기르는 가축에게 주는 먹을거리.

    English: feed — Food that animals need to eat in order to live, or food for domesticated animals.

    Examples

    • 먹이 사냥.
    • 먹이를 구하다.
    • 먹이를 노리다.
    • 먹이를 먹이다.
    • 먹이를 물다.
    • 먹이를 얻다.

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