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미안 meaning and pronunciation

mian · being sorry

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 56257
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 미안Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남에게 잘못을 하여 마음이 편하지 않고 부끄러움.

    English: being sorry — A state of feeling uncomfortable and shame after doing wrong to someone.

    Examples

    • 미안을 끼치다.
    • 승규에게 거짓말을 한 것에 미안을 느낀 지수는 사과의 편지를 써 보냈다.
    • 손님을 난방도 들어오지 않는 추운 방에서 자게 하다니, 미안도 그런 미안이 없었다.
    • 미안, 차가 너무 밀려서 늦었어.
    • 넌 항상 지각이잖아.
Origin
未安
Categories
인간 > 감정 · 사과하기

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