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용돈 meaning and pronunciation

yongdon · pocket money; allowance

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67869
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 용ː똔Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    개인이 여러 가지 용도로 자유롭게 쓸 수 있는 돈.

    English: pocket money; allowance — Money that a person can use freely for various purposes.

    Examples

    • 하루 용돈.
    • 한 달 용돈.
    • 용돈이 궁하다.
    • 용돈이 떨어지다.
    • 용돈이 부족하다.
    • 용돈을 마련하다.
Origin
用돈
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 수단

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