Korean learner dictionary
작가 meaning and pronunciation
jakga · writer; author
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 58277Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 작까Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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시, 소설, 연극, 방송 대본, 그림 등을 새로 만들어 내는 사람.
English: writer; author — A person who creates a poem, novel, play, broadcast script, picture, etc.
Examples
- 구성 작가.
- 국내 작가.
- 기성 작가.
- 동화 작가.
- 방송 작가.
- 시나리오 작가.
- Origin
- 作家
- Categories
- 문화 > 문화 활동 주체 · 공연과 감상
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