Korean learner dictionary
외롭다 meaning and pronunciation
oeropda · lonely; solitary
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 67854Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 외롭따, 웨롭따, 외로운, 웨로운, 외로워, 웨로워, 외로우니, 웨로우니, 외롭씀니다, 웨롭씀니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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혼자가 되거나 의지할 데가 없어서 쓸쓸하다.
English: lonely; solitary — Being lonesome because one is alone or has nobody to depend on.
Examples
- 외로운 노인.
- 외로운 밤.
- 외로운 사람.
- 외로운 생활.
- 외로운 시간.
- 외로운 인생.
- Categories
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