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슬기 meaning and pronunciation

seulgi · wisdom

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65264
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 슬기Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사물의 이치나 주어진 상황 등을 바르게 판단하여 일을 잘 처리하는 재능.

    English: wisdom — A talent for logically making the right decision given the situation, and handling matters well.

    Examples

    • 조상들의 슬기.
    • 슬기와 지혜.
    • 슬기가 있다.
    • 슬기를 모으다.
    • 슬기를 발휘하다.
    • 지수는 공부는 잘하지만 세상을 살아 나가는 슬기는 좀 부족한 것 같다.
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