Korean learner dictionary
우물 meaning and pronunciation
umul · well
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 70763Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 우물Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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물을 긷기 위해 땅을 파서 지하수가 모이도록 한 곳.
English: well — A hole dug to collect underground water for human use.
Examples
- 동네 우물.
- 깊은 우물.
- 우물 바닥.
- 우물 속을 들여다보다.
- 우물을 메우다.
- 우물을 파다.
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- 문화 > 전통 문화 · 집 구하기
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