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여덟 meaning and pronunciation

yeodeop · eight

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 17282
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 여덜, 여덜비, 여덜또, 여덜만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일곱에 하나를 더한 수의.

    English: eight — The number that is the sum of seven and one.

    Examples

    • 여덟 개.
    • 여덟 마리.
    • 여덟 명.
    • 여덟 살.
    • 여덟 형제.
    • 문어의 다리는 여덟 개다.
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개념 > 수

Entry 2

NIKL target code 17284
Part of speech: 수사Pronunciation: 여덜, 여덜비, 여덜도, 여덜만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일곱에 하나를 더한 수.

    English: eight — The number that is the sum of seven and one.

    Examples

    • 이에 여덟을 더하면 열이 된다.
    • 아이는 손가락을 꼽으며 여덟을 세었다.
    • 딸아이가 여덟이 되었으니 이제 초등학교에 보내셔야겠네요.
    • 너희 집은 대가족이라며?
    • 응. 식구가 여덟이나 되거든.
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개념 > 수

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