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임신하다 meaning and pronunciation

imsinhada · be pregnant; become pregnant; be in the family way

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24600
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 임ː신하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아이나 새끼를 배다.

    English: be pregnant; become pregnant; be in the family way — To conceive a child or be big with young.

    Examples

    • 임신한 아내.
    • 임신한 여인.
    • 개가 임신하다.
    • 둘째를 임신하다.
    • 내가 키우던 개가 임신해서 얼마 전에 강아지 세 마리를 낳았다.
    • 나는 둘째를 임신한 아내를 위해 청소와 빨래와 같은 집안일을 도왔다.
Origin
妊娠/姙娠하다
Categories
삶 > 삶의 행위

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