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여가 meaning and pronunciation

yeoga · leisure; spare time; free time

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15168
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 여가Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일을 하지 않는 시간. 또는 일을 하는 중간에 생기는 여유로운 시간.

    English: leisure; spare time; free time — The time when one is not working; or the time for relaxation in the middle of working.

    Examples

    • 여가 생활.
    • 여가 시간.
    • 여가 활동.
    • 여가가 생기다.
    • 여가를 즐기다.
    • 나는 잠깐 동안의 여가 시간에도 쉬지 않고 일을 한다.
Origin
餘暇
Categories
삶 > 여가 활동 · 주말 및 휴가

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