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모기 meaning and pronunciation

mogi · mosquito

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55757
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 모ː기Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람이나 가축의 피를 빨아 먹는, 날아다니는 작은 곤충.

    English: mosquito — A small flying insect that sucks and eats blood from people or animals.

    Examples

    • 모기 한 마리.
    • 모기 퇴치.
    • 모기가 극성이다.
    • 모기가 들어오다.
    • 모기를 잡다.
    • 모기를 죽이다.
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