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신세 meaning and pronunciation

sinse · circumstances; condition

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 14068
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 신세Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    불행한 일과 관련된 한 사람의 상황이나 형편.

    English: circumstances; condition — The situation or circumstances of a person who is related to an unfortunate matter.

    Examples

    • 떠돌이 신세.
    • 찬밥 신세.
    • 외로운 신세.
    • 신세가 가엾다.
    • 신세가 불쌍하다.
    • 신세가 처량하다.
Origin
身世/身勢
Categories
삶 > 삶의 상태

Entry 2

NIKL target code 65668
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 신세Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    다른 사람에게 도움을 받는 일이나 미안하고 실례가 되는 일.

    English: debt of gratitude — The act of receiving help from other people, or something that is troublesome or a burden.

    Examples

    • 신세가 많다.
    • 신세를 갚다.
    • 신세를 끼치다.
    • 신세를 입다.
    • 신세를 지다.
    • 신세에 보답하다.
Origin
身世
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 인간관계

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