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옛 meaning and pronunciation

yet · old; ancient

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28484
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 옏ːLevel: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    지나간 때의.

    English: old; ancient — Of the past time.

    Examples

    • 옛 기억.
    • 옛 모습.
    • 옛 시절.
    • 옛 추억.
    • 옛 친구.
    • 방학 때 할아버지가 사시던 옛 가옥을 방문하기로 했다.
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