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인사말 meaning and pronunciation

insamal · greetings; words of greeting

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 70761
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 인사말Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    인사로 하는 말.

    English: greetings; words of greeting — A remark for greeting someone.

    Examples

    • 간단한 인사말.
    • 인사말이 길다.
    • 인사말이 장황하다.
    • 인사말을 듣다.
    • 인사말을 주고받다.
    • 인사말을 하다.
Origin
人事말
Categories
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