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사위 meaning and pronunciation

sawi · son-in-law

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 61646
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사위Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    딸의 남편.

    English: son-in-law — The husband of one's daughter.

    Examples

    • 예비 사위.
    • 사위 대접.
    • 사위를 맞다.
    • 사위를 보다.
    • 사위로 삼다.
    • 언니가 데려온 남자 친구는 벌써부터 사위 대접을 받고 있다.
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