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무렵 meaning and pronunciation

muryeop · around; about

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 64338
Part of speech: 의존 명사Pronunciation: 무렵, 무려비, 무렵또, 무렴만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 시기와 대략 일치하는 때.

    English: around; about — A bound noun meaning a time that corresponds approximately to a certain period.

    Examples

    • 다섯 시 무렵.
    • 저녁 무렵.
    • 결혼할 무렵.
    • 영화가 끝날 무렵.
    • 해가 질 무렵.
    • 내가 졸업을 앞두고 있던 무렵 학교에서 큰 사고가 발생했다.
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