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야옹 meaning and pronunciation

yaong · meow

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14289
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 야옹Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    고양이가 우는 소리.

    English: meow — A word imitating the sound of a cat crying.

    Examples

    • 야옹 소리를 내다.
    • 야옹 하고 울다.
    • 고양이가 야옹 하다.
    • 고양이야, 야옹 하고 소리 내 봐.
    • 개는 멍멍, 고양이는 야옹 하고 운다.
    • 이 고양이 인형 발바닥을 누르면 야옹 소리가 난다.
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