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엄숙하다 meaning and pronunciation

eomsukhada · solemn; grave; serious

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15181
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 엄수카다, 엄수칸, 엄수카여, 엄수카니, 엄수캄니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    의식이나 분위기 등이 무겁고 조용하다.

    English: solemn; grave; serious — A ceremony, atmosphere, etc., being heavy and quiet.

    Examples

    • 엄숙한 기도.
    • 엄숙한 분위기.
    • 엄숙한 의식.
    • 엄숙한 자리.
    • 회의가 엄숙하다.
    • 할아버지의 장례식은 엄숙하게 진행되었다.
  2. 2.

    말이나 태도 등이 무겁고 점잖다.

    English: solemn; grave; serious — A speech, attitude, etc., being heavy and refined.

    Examples

    • 엄숙한 마음.
    • 엄숙한 목소리.
    • 엄숙한 태도.
    • 엄숙하게 말하다.
    • 자세가 엄숙하다.
    • 선생님은 무겁게 고개를 끄덕이더니 엄숙하게 말했다.
Origin
嚴肅하다
Categories
인간 > 태도

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