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올바르다 meaning and pronunciation

olbareuda · proper; honest

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 22142
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 올바르다, 올바른, 올발라, 올바르니, 올바름니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    말이나 생각, 행동 등이 규범에서 벗어남이 없이 옳고 바르다.

    English: proper; honest — One's remarks, thoughts, behaviors, etc., being right and correct without breaking the norms.

    Examples

    • 올바른 습관.
    • 올바른 지적.
    • 올바른 태도.
    • 방법이 올바르다.
    • 생각이 올바르다.
    • 치과 의사는 환자들에게 올바른 칫솔질을 가르쳤다.
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인간 > 태도

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