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부모님 meaning and pronunciation

bumonim · parents

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62272
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부모님Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (높이는 말로) 부모.

    English: parents — (polite form) Someone's parents, including one's own.

    Examples

    • 고향의 부모님.
    • 부모님의 사랑.
    • 부모님의 은혜.
    • 부모님의 뜻을 따르다.
    • 부모님이 돌아가시다.
    • 부모님을 모시다.
Origin
父母님
Categories
삶 > 친족 관계 · 소개하기(가족 소개)

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