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성함 meaning and pronunciation

seongham · name

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 49073
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 성ː함Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (높임말로) 사람의 이름.

    English: name — (honorific) One's name.

    Examples

    • 아버지의 성함.
    • 성함을 묻다.
    • 성함을 여쭈다.
    • 성함을 적다.
    • 선생님은 학생들에게 종이에 부모님의 성함을 적으라고 말했다.
    • 저희가 물건을 배달해 드리기 위해서는 손님의 주소와 성함이 필요합니다.
Origin
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