Korean learner dictionary
욕심 meaning and pronunciation
yoksim · desire; greed
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 67868Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 욕씸Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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무엇을 지나치게 탐내거나 가지고 싶어 하는 마음.
English: desire; greed — An excessive longing to get or have something.
Examples
- 공부 욕심.
- 사람 욕심.
- 일 욕심.
- 재물 욕심.
- 끝없는 욕심.
- 사사로운 욕심.
- Origin
- 欲心/慾心
- Categories
- 인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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