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외국인 meaning and pronunciation

oegukin · foreigner

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26210
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 외ː구긴, 웨ː구긴Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    다른 나라 사람.

    English: foreigner — A person from other country.

    Examples

    • 체류 외국인.
    • 한국 거주 외국인.
    • 외국인 강사.
    • 외국인 관광객.
    • 외국인 노동자.
    • 외국인 등록증.
Origin
外國人
Categories
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