Korean learner dictionary
선물 meaning and pronunciation
seonmul · gift; present
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 36685Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 선ː물Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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고마움을 표현하거나 어떤 일을 축하하기 위해 다른 사람에게 물건을 줌. 또는 그 물건.
English: gift; present — The act of giving an object to another person in order to show thanks or celebrate something, or the object itself.
Examples
- 생일 선물.
- 입학 선물.
- 졸업 선물.
- 축하 선물.
- 크리스마스 선물.
- 선물 공세.
- Origin
- 膳物
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 초대와 방문
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