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이제야 meaning and pronunciation

ijeya · now

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24993
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 이제야Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    말하고 있는 지금에야 비로소.

    English: now — For the first time at this very moment being spoken of.

    Examples

    • 이제야 겨우.
    • 이제야 깨닫다.
    • 이제야 말하다.
    • 이제야 시작하다.
    • 이제야 알다.
    • 이제야 이야기하다.
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