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Korean learner dictionary

서-

seo- · seo-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 70764
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '본처가 아닌 몸에서 태어난 사람'이라는 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: seo- — A prefix used to mean "someone born of a woman who is not one's wife."

    Examples

    • 서동생
    • 서삼촌
    • 서자녀
  2. 2.

    '본처가 아닌 사람'이라는 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: seo- — A prefix used to mean "a woman who is not one's wife."

    Examples

    • 서모
    • 서조모
Origin
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