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솔직히 meaning and pronunciation

soljikhi · frankly; honestly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 85311
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 솔찌키Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    거짓이나 꾸밈이 없이.

    English: frankly; honestly — Without lying or manipulating.

    Examples

    • 솔직히 고백하다.
    • 솔직히 대답하다.
    • 솔직히 드러내다.
    • 솔직히 말하다.
    • 솔직히 이야기하다.
    • 솔직히 자백하다.
Origin
率直히
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기

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