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선물하다 meaning and pronunciation

seonmulhada · give a gift

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63131
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 선ː물하다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    고마움을 표현하거나 어떤 일을 축하하기 위해 다른 사람에게 물건을 주다.

    English: give a gift — To give an object to another person in order to show thanks or celebrate something.

    Examples

    • 꽃을 선물하다.
    • 반지를 선물하다.
    • 책을 선물하다.
    • 부모님께 선물하다.
    • 친구에게 선물하다.
    • 그는 부모님께 선물할 옷을 정성스럽게 포장했다.
Origin
膳物하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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