Korean learner dictionary
자명종 meaning and pronunciation
jamyeongjong · alarm; alarm clock
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 73540Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 자명종Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
미리 정해 놓은 시각이 되면 저절로 소리가 나도록 장치가 되어 있는 시계.
English: alarm; alarm clock — A clock with a device that makes sounds by itself at the preset time.
Examples
- 시끄러운 자명종.
- 자명종 소리.
- 자명종 스위치.
- 자명종이 멈추다.
- 자명종이 울리다.
- 자명종을 끄다.
- Origin
- 自鳴鐘
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