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성실하다 meaning and pronunciation

seongsilhada · faithful; sincere

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 49067
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 성실하다, 성실한, 성실하여, 성실하니, 성실함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    태도나 행동이 진실하고 올바르며 정성스럽다.

    English: faithful; sincere — Sincere and genuine in one's attitude or behavior.

    Examples

    • 성실한 모습.
    • 성실한 사람.
    • 성실한 자세.
    • 성실한 태도.
    • 성실한 학생.
    • 어머니는 열심히 공부하는 아들의 성실한 모습을 보고 흐뭇해하셨다.
Origin
誠實하다
Categories
인간 > 태도

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