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Korean learner dictionary

잉여

ingyeo · surplus; remainder

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73766
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 잉ː여Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    쓰고 난 후에 남은 것.

    English: surplus; remainder — Something left after consumption.

    Examples

    • 잉여 식량.
    • 잉여 자원.
    • 잉여가 생기다.
    • 잉여를 버리다.
    • 잉여를 분배하다.
    • 잉여를 처리하다.
Origin
剩餘