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이기적 meaning and pronunciation

igijeok · selfish; self-centered; egotistic

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Entry 1

NIKL target code 71611
Part of speech: 관형사Pronunciation: 이ː기적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자신의 이익만을 생각하는.

    English: selfish; self-centered; egotistic — Thinking only of one's advantage.

    Examples

    • 이기적 모습.
    • 이기적 본성.
    • 이기적 성격.
    • 이기적 욕망.
    • 이기적 태도.
    • 이기적 행동.
Origin
利己的
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기

Entry 2

NIKL target code 71612
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 이ː기적Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자신의 이익만을 생각하는 것.

    English: being selfish; being egoistic; being egocentric — The state of caring only about one's own interests.

    Examples

    • 이기적인 모습.
    • 이기적인 성격.
    • 이기적인 태도.
    • 이기적인 행동.
    • 이기적으로 보이다.
    • 이기적으로 행동하다.
Origin
利己的
Categories
인간 > 태도 · 성격 표현하기

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