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부모 meaning and pronunciation

bumo · parents

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 29559
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부모Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아버지와 어머니.

    English: parents — Father and mother.

    Examples

    • 양가 부모.
    • 양친 부모.
    • 부모 노릇.
    • 부모 자식.
    • 부모 형제.
    • 부모의 보살핌.
Origin
父母
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계

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