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반기다 meaning and pronunciation

bangida · rejoice; be pleased; be glad

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15444
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 반기다, 반기어, 반기여Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    그리던 사람을 만나거나 좋은 일이 생겼을 때 기뻐하며 대하다.

    English: rejoice; be pleased; be glad — To show a pleased response when one meets someone one has missed or something good has happened.

    Examples

    • 반기는 기색.
    • 반기는 표정.
    • 손님을 반기다.
    • 친구를 반기다.
    • 매우 반기다.
    • 할머니는 오랜만에 만난 막내 손자를 끌어안으며 반기셨다.
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