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소음 meaning and pronunciation

soeum · noise; racket

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 49251
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 소음Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    불쾌하고 시끄러운 소리.

    English: noise; racket — An unpleasant, loud sound.

    Examples

    • 공사장 소음.
    • 공장 소음.
    • 소음 공해.
    • 소음을 줄이다.
    • 소음에 괴로워하다.
    • 유민이네 집은 기찻길 옆이어서 소음이 심하다.
Origin
騷音

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