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셋방 meaning and pronunciation

setbang · rented room

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 74867
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 세ː빵, 섿ː빵Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    돈을 내고 빌려 쓰는 방.

    English: rented room — A room rented by paying money.

    Examples

    • 단칸 셋방.
    • 셋방을 구하다.
    • 셋방을 놓다.
    • 셋방을 살다.
    • 셋방을 얻다.
    • 지수는 보증금이 싼 셋방을 구하는 중이었다.
Origin
貰房
Categories
주생활 > 주거 형태

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