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쑥스럽다 meaning and pronunciation

ssukseureopda · awkward; shy

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66519
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 쑥쓰럽따, 쑥쓰러운, 쑥쓰러워, 쑥쓰러우니, 쑥쓰럽씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    하는 짓이나 모양이 자연스럽지 못하거나 어울리지 않아 부끄럽다.

    English: awkward; shy — Bashful because one's behavior or appearance is not natural.

    Examples

    • 쑥스러운 얼굴.
    • 쑥스러운 표정.
    • 쑥스러워 웃다.
    • 쑥스러워 피하다.
    • 지수는 남자와 처음 만난 자리에서 쑥스러운 듯 수줍은 표정을 지었다.
    • 나는 부모님께 사랑한다는 말을 하기가 왠지 쑥스러웠다.
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