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엄격하다 meaning and pronunciation
eomgyeokhada · strict; stern; rigorous
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 15114Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 엄껴카다, 엄껴칸, 엄껴카여, 엄껴카니, 엄껴캄니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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말, 태도, 규칙 등이 매우 엄하고 철저하다.
English: strict; stern; rigorous — Being very strict and thorough in one's speech, attitude, rules, etc.
Examples
- 엄격한 규칙.
- 엄격한 법.
- 엄격한 절차.
- 엄격한 조건.
- 엄격한 아버지.
- 규칙이 엄격하다.
- Origin
- 嚴格하다
- Categories
- 개념 > 성질
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