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목숨 meaning and pronunciation

moksum · life

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 16152
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 목쑴Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람이나 동물이 숨을 쉬며 살아있는 힘.

    English: life — The state of a human or animal breathing and staying alive.

    Examples

    • 목숨이 길다.
    • 목숨이 다하다.
    • 목숨이 붙어 있다.
    • 목숨이 위태롭다.
    • 목숨을 부지하다.
    • 목숨을 빼앗다.
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