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물장구 meaning and pronunciation

muljanggu · dabbling; paddling

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 56124
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 물장구Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    헤엄칠 때 두 발로 물 위를 잇따라 치는 일.

    English: dabbling; paddling — The act of slapping water with one's feet while swimming.

    Examples

    • 요란스러운 물장구.
    • 힘찬 물장구.
    • 물장구 놀이.
    • 물장구를 치다.
    • 등산객들은 계곡에 발을 담그고 물장구를 치면서 잠시 쉬고 있었다.
    • 아이들이 물속에서 튜브를 끼고 첨벙첨벙 신나게 물장구를 치고 있다.
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