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얼른 meaning and pronunciation

eolreun · quickly; immediately; promptly

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67315
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 얼른Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    시간을 오래 끌지 않고 바로.

    English: quickly; immediately; promptly — Right away without lingering over something.

    Examples

    • 얼른 가다.
    • 얼른 대답하다.
    • 얼른 들어오다.
    • 얼른 말하다.
    • 얼른 숨다.
    • 얼른 알아보다.
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인간 > 태도

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