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불- meaning and pronunciation

bul- · bul-

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 70382
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '붉은 빛깔을 가진'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: bul- — A prefix used to mean red-colored.

    Examples

    • 불개미
    • 불곰
    • 불여우

Entry 2

NIKL target code 70384
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '아님', '아니함', '어긋남'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: bul- — A prefix used to mean "not being something," "not doing something," or "not following something."

    Examples

    • 불가능
    • 불가분
    • 불간섭
    • 불개입
    • 불경기
    • 불공정
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