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아줌마 meaning and pronunciation

ajumma · auntie; aunty; lady

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72485
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 아줌마Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    (가볍게 낮추는 말로) 남남끼리의 성인 여자. 또는 그 사람을 부르는 말.

    English: auntie; aunty; lady — (impolite form) An adult woman in a group of unknown people. Or a term for calling that person.

    Examples

    • 가게 아줌마.
    • 동네 아줌마.
    • 부잣집 아줌마.
    • 사십 대 아줌마.
    • 수다쟁이 아줌마.
    • 식당 아줌마.
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