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아내 meaning and pronunciation

anae · wife

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 30196
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 아내Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    결혼하여 남자의 짝이 된 여자.

    English: wife — The man's female partner in marriage.

    Examples

    • 한 남자의 아내.
    • 좋은 아내.
    • 남편과 아내.
    • 아내가 되다.
    • 아내로 맞다.
    • 아내로 맞이하다.
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삶 > 친족 관계 · 소개하기(가족 소개)

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