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솜씨 meaning and pronunciation

somssi · skill; dexterity

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15610
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 솜씨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    손으로 무엇을 만들거나 다루는 재주.

    English: skill; dexterity — A talent of handling or making something with hands.

    Examples

    • 그림 솜씨.
    • 요리 솜씨.
    • 솜씨가 거칠다.
    • 솜씨가 늘다.
    • 솜씨가 빠르다.
    • 솜씨가 서툴다.
  2. 2.

    일을 처리하는 수단이나 능력.

    English: skill; deftness; tact — A tactic or an ability to cope with a certain work.

    Examples

    • 정리 솜씨.
    • 처리 솜씨.
    • 표현 솜씨.
    • 솜씨가 좋다.
    • 솜씨에 능하다.
    • 사내는 장사 솜씨가 좋아서 금세 손님이 늘었다.
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