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이번 meaning and pronunciation

ibeon · this time

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 29737
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 이번Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    곧 돌아올 차례. 또는 막 지나간 차례.

    English: this time — A turn soon to come, or one that just passed.

    Examples

    • 이번 기회.
    • 이번 달.
    • 이번 방학.
    • 이번 여름.
    • 이번 주.
    • 이번 주말.
Origin
이番
Categories
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