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무능 meaning and pronunciation

muneung · incompetence

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55930
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 무능Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 할 능력이나 재주가 없음.

    English: incompetence — The state of having no ability or talent for anything.

    Examples

    • 무능 탓.
    • 자신의 무능.
    • 지도자의 무능.
    • 직원의 무능.
    • 무능이 드러나다.
    • 무능을 비웃다.
Origin
無能
Categories
인간 > 능력

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