Korean learner dictionary
사건 meaning and pronunciation
sageon · incident; event; affair; accident; case
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 15654Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː껀Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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관심이나 주목을 끌 만한 일.
English: incident; event; affair; accident; case — A matter that is worthy of interest or attention.
Examples
- 강도 사건.
- 살인 사건.
- 끔찍한 사건.
- 사건 현장.
- 사건이 나다.
- 사건이 발생하다.
- Origin
- 事件
- Categories
- 정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위 · 사건, 사고, 재해 기술하기
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