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아까워하다 meaning and pronunciation

akkawohada · grudge

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66456
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 아까워하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아깝게 생각하다.

    English: grudge — To be not generous with something.

    Examples

    • 돈을 아까워하다.
    • 목숨을 아까워하다.
    • 시간을 아까워하다.
    • 음식을 아까워하다.
    • 재능을 아까워하다.
    • 적군들은 목숨을 아까워하지 않는지 누가 봐도 불리한 전쟁에 겁도 없이 뛰어들었다.
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