Korean learner dictionary
소비 meaning and pronunciation
sobi · consumption
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 49238Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 소비Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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돈, 물건, 시간, 노력, 힘 등을 써서 없앰.
English: consumption — The act of using up money, objects, time, efforts, strength, etc.
Examples
- 체력 소비.
- 소비 심리.
- 소비 욕구.
- 소비가 감소하다.
- 소비가 늘다.
- 소비가 증가하다.
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- 경제 생활 > 경제 행위 · 물건 사기
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