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Korean learner dictionary

얼-

eol- · eol-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72496
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '덜된', '모자라는', '어중간한'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: eol- — A prefix used to mean absurd, stupid, or insufficient.

    Examples

    • 얼간
    • 얼승낙
    • 얼바람
    • 얼요기
  2. 2.

    '분명하지 못하게' 또는 ‘대충’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: eol- — A prefix used to mean obscurely or dimly.

    Examples

    • 얼버무리다
    • 얼넘어가다
    • 얼보이다
    • 얼비치다