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욕하다 meaning and pronunciation

yokhada · curse

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26625
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 요카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남을 무시하거나 비난하는 상스러운 말을 하다.

    English: curse — To say vulgar things in terms of ignoring or criticizing other people.

    Examples

    • 욕하는 소리.
    • 바보라고 욕하다.
    • 친구에게 욕하다.
    • 심하게 욕하다.
    • 함부로 욕하다.
    • 삼촌은 취하면 아무한테나 욕하고 시비를 거는 나쁜 술버릇이 있다.
Origin
辱하다
Categories
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