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쓸데 meaning and pronunciation

sseulde · use; service; usefulness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66469
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 쓸떼Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    쓰일 자리. 또는 써야 할 곳.

    English: use; service; usefulness — A place or purpose something is used in or for.

    Examples

    • 쓸데가 없다.
    • 쓸데가 있다.
    • 이 접착제는 고무나 쇠, 나무에 다 붙기 때문에 쓸데가 많다.
    • 남은 재료들은 나중에 쓸데가 있을 것 같아서 한데 모아 두었다.
    • 승규에게 왜 돈을 빌려 달라고 했니?
    • 응, 쓸데가 좀 있어서.

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