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소홀하다 meaning and pronunciation

soholhada · negligent; indifferent

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 64085
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 소홀하다, 소홀한, 소홀하여, 소홀하니, 소홀함니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    중요하게 생각하지 않아 주의나 정성이 부족하다.

    English: negligent; indifferent — Lacking care or caution about something because one does not think it is important.

    Examples

    • 소홀하게 다루다.
    • 소홀하게 대접하다.
    • 손님에게 소홀하다.
    • 관리에 소홀하다.
    • 일에 소홀하다.
    • 경찰의 감시가 소홀한 틈을 타 애써 잡은 범인이 도주했다.
Origin
疏忽하다
Categories
인간 > 태도

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