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Korean learner dictionary

양-

yang- · yang-

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 72073
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '서구식의' 또는 '외국에서 들어온'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: yang- — A prefix used to mean western-style or "originated in the West."

    Examples

    • 양배추
    • 양변기
    • 양상추
    • 양송이
    • 양파
Origin

Entry 2

NIKL target code 72075
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '직접적인 혈연관계가 아닌'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: yang- — A prefix used to mean "not related by blood."

    Examples

    • 양딸
    • 양부모
    • 양아들
    • 양아버지
    • 양어머니
Origin