Korean learner dictionary

선-

seon- · seon-

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 70766

Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade

1.
'서툰' 또는 '충분하지 않은'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: seon- — A prefix used to mean clumsy or light.
Examples
- 선머슴
- 선무당
- 선잠

Entry 2

NIKL target code 70767

Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade

1.
'앞선'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: seon- — A prefix used to mean preceding.
Examples
- 선걸음
- 선보름
- 선이자
2.
'이미 죽은'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: seon- — A prefix used to mean already dead.
Examples
- 선대왕
- 선대인

Origin: 先