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식욕 meaning and pronunciation

sikyok · appetite

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 13990
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 시굑, 시교기, 시굑또, 시굥만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    음식을 먹고 싶어 하는 욕망.

    English: appetite — The desire to eat food.

    Examples

    • 식욕 감퇴.
    • 식욕 증진.
    • 식욕 촉진.
    • 식욕이 나다.
    • 식욕이 떨어지다.
    • 식욕이 생기다.
Origin
食慾
Categories
인간 > 감각 · 음식 설명하기

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