Korean learner dictionary
위로 meaning and pronunciation
wiro · consolation; comfort
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 26729Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 위로Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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따뜻한 말이나 행동 등으로 괴로움을 덜어 주거나 슬픔을 달래 줌.
English: consolation; comfort — The act of easing someone's pain or sadness through warm words or behavior, etc.
Examples
- 따뜻한 위로.
- 위로의 말.
- 위로가 되다.
- 위로가 필요하다.
- 위로를 느끼다.
- 위로를 받다.
- Origin
- 慰勞
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 언어 행위 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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