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시- meaning and pronunciation
si- · si-
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Entry 1
NIKL target code 71246Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
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'매우 짙고 선명하게'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.
English: si- — A prefix used to "very thick and clear."
Examples
- 시꺼멓다
- 시뻘겋다
- 시커멓다
- 시퍼렇다
Entry 2
NIKL target code 71247Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
'남편의'의 뜻을 나타내는 접두사.
English: si- — A prefix used to mean "of one's husband."
Examples
- 시누이
- 시동생
- 시부모
- 시아버지
- 시아주버니
- 시어른
- Origin
- 媤
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