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연인 meaning and pronunciation

yeonin · couple

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14022
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 여ː닌Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    서로 사랑하여 사귀는 남자와 여자.

    English: couple — A man and a woman who are in love with each other and have a relationship.

    Examples

    • 한 쌍의 연인.
    • 다정한 연인.
    • 연인 관계.
    • 연인 사이.
    • 연인이 되다.
    • 연인으로 발전하다.
Origin
戀人
Categories
사회 생활 > 인간관계 · 인간관계

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