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의무적 meaning and pronunciation

uimujeok · mandatory; obligatory; compulsory

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 71677
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 의ː무적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마땅히 해야 하는.

    English: mandatory; obligatory; compulsory — Having to be done as a matter of duty.

    Examples

    • 의무적 규정.
    • 의무적 이행.
    • 의무적 인사.
    • 의무적 참석.
    • 의무적 태도.
    • 나는 반갑지 않은 외부 인사에게도 의무적 환영 인사를 건넸다.
Origin
義務的

Entry 2

NIKL target code 71678
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 의ː무적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마땅히 해야 하는 것.

    English: being mandatory; being obligatory; being compulsory — The quality of having to be done as a matter of duty.

    Examples

    • 의무적인 관계.
    • 의무적인 노동.
    • 의무적인 만남.
    • 의무적인 희생.
    • 의무적으로 따르다.
    • 의무적으로 배우다.
Origin
義務的
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 생활 상태

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