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일찍 meaning and pronunciation

iljjik · early

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26226
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 일찍Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    정해진 시간보다 빠르게.

    English: early — Before the specified time.

    Examples

    • 너무 일찍.
    • 되도록 일찍.
    • 매우 일찍.
    • 아주 일찍.
    • 아침 일찍.
    • 좀 일찍.
  2. 2.

    보통 다른 일이나 다른 사람보다 먼저.

    English: early; earlier — Earlier than something or someone.

    Examples

    • 남들보다 일찍.
    • 너무 일찍.
    • 매우 일찍.
    • 아주 일찍.
    • 좀 일찍.
    • 일찍 결혼하다.
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