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이별 meaning and pronunciation
ibyeol · parting; separation; farewell
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 24895Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 이ː별Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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오랫동안 만나지 못하게 떨어져 있거나 헤어짐.
English: parting; separation; farewell — The act of separating or parting from someone so that one cannot see him/her for a long time.
Examples
- 아내와의 이별.
- 영원한 이별.
- 이별 연습.
- 이별 장면.
- 이별의 아픔.
- 이별의 인사.
- Origin
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- 사회 생활 > 사회 활동 · 인간관계
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