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소비하다 meaning and pronunciation
sobihada · consume
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 49239Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 소비하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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돈, 물건, 시간, 노력, 힘 등을 써서 없애다.
English: consume — To use up money, objects, time, efforts, strength, etc.
Examples
- 노력을 소비하다.
- 돈을 소비하다.
- 세월을 소비하다.
- 시간을 소비하다.
- 전력을 소비하다.
- 체력을 소비하다.
- Origin
- 消費하다
- Categories
- 경제 생활 > 경제 행위
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