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소매치기하다 meaning and pronunciation

somaechigihada · pick someone's pocket

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 63471
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 소매치기하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남의 주머니나 가방에서 돈이나 물건을 몰래 훔치다.

    English: pick someone's pocket — To steal money or objects from other people's pockets or bags.

    Examples

    • 소매치기한 물품.
    • 소매치기한 범인.
    • 가방을 소매치기하다.
    • 돈을 소매치기하다.
    • 지갑을 소매치기하다.
    • 그는 오락실에서 게임에 열중하는 아이들의 돈을 소매치기했다.
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