Korean learner dictionary
욕망 meaning and pronunciation
yokmang · desire; craving
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 69021Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 용망Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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English: desire; craving — The act of longing for something, or such a longing.
Examples
- 욕망이 넘치다.
- 욕망이 생기다.
- 욕망이 크다.
- 욕망을 느끼다.
- 욕망을 버리다.
- 욕망을 이루다.
- Origin
- 欲望/慾望
- Categories
- 인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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