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여부 meaning and pronunciation

yeobu · yes or no; whether or not

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67716
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 여ː부Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    그러함과 그러하지 않음.

    English: yes or no; whether or not — Either yes or no.

    Examples

    • 가입 여부.
    • 사실 여부.
    • 생사 여부.
    • 실천 여부.
    • 이행 여부.
    • 참가 여부.
  2. 2.

    틀리거나 의심할 여지.

    English: room for doubt; question — The possibility of being wrong or the room for doubt.

    Examples

    • 여부가 없다.
    • 여부가 있다.
    • 그야 여부가 있겠습니까?
    • 자네가 그렇게 하자는데 여부가 없지.
    • 자네 내 칠순 잔치에 꼭 오게나.
    • 여부가 있겠나. 그날 보세.
Origin
與否

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