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선호하다 meaning and pronunciation

seonhohada · prefer

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 44919
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 선ː호하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    여럿 가운데서 어떤 것을 특별히 더 좋아하다.

    English: prefer — To especially like one thing among many.

    Examples

    • 선호하는 색깔.
    • 선호하는 음식.
    • 선호하는 제품.
    • 선호하는 직업.
    • 선호하는 학과.
    • 대학생들은 들고 다니기 편한 가볍고 작은 노트북을 선호한다.
Origin
選好하다
Categories
인간 > 감정

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