Korean learner dictionary
웃어른 meaning and pronunciation
uteoreun · elders; senior
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 71439Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 우더른Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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나이나 지위, 신분 등이 자기보다 높아서 모셔야 하는 윗사람.
English: elders; senior — A person who is older, or senior in status or position and thus should be treated with respect.
Examples
- 웃어른 앞.
- 웃어른의 말씀.
- 웃어른을 공경하다.
- 웃어른을 모시다.
- 웃어른으로 대접하다.
- 우리는 명절을 맞아 친척 웃어른들께 세배를 올렸다.
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