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시합하다 meaning and pronunciation

sihaphada · play a game

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65748
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 시하파다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    운동 등의 경기에서 서로 실력을 발휘하여 승부를 겨루다.

    English: play a game — To compete with others by showing one's ability to the fullest in games such as those in sports, etc.

    Examples

    • 시합하는 날.
    • 시합해서 이기다.
    • 두 팀이 시합하다.
    • 달리기를 시합하다.
    • 인내력를 시합하다.
    • 오늘 친구들과 시합한 달리기 경기에서는 내가 일 등을 했다.
Origin
試合하다
Categories
삶 > 여가 활동

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