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Korean learner dictionary

염려

yeomryeo · concern; worry

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14111
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 염ː녀Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    앞으로 생길 일에 대해 불안해하고 걱정함. 또는 그런 걱정.

    English: concern; worry — The state of being anxious and worried about something that has not happened yet; such anxiety.

    Examples

    • 주위의 염려.
    • 괜한 염려.
    • 쓸데없는 염려.
    • 염려를 놓다.
    • 염려를 말다.
    • 염려를 잊다.
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인간 > 인지 행위 · 심리