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우와 meaning and pronunciation

uwa · wow

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 600966
Part of speech: 감탄사Pronunciation: 우와Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    뜻밖에 좋은 일로 기쁘거나 놀랐을 때 내는 소리.

    English: wow — A sound made when one is happy or surprised by something unexpected and good.

    Examples

    • 지수야, 이건 엄마랑 아빠가 같이 준비한 선물이야. 생일 축하해.
    • 우와! 제가 갖고 싶었던 지갑이에요. 정말 감사합니다.
    • 우와! 마술 공연을 직접 보니까 더 신기하다. 어떻게 저렇게 옷을 빨리 갈아입지?
    • 그러게. 정말 신기하다!
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