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신나다 meaning and pronunciation

sinnada · become happy; become delighted; become elated

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66189
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 신나다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    흥이 나고 기분이 아주 좋아지다.

    English: become happy; become delighted; become elated — To get excited and come to feel very good.

    Examples

    • 신난 관객.
    • 신난 아이들.
    • 신나서 박수 치다.
    • 신나서 웃다.
    • 신나서 펄쩍펄쩍 뛰다.
    • 우리 팀이 이기자 관중들은 신나서 환호하며 기립 박수를 쳤다.
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