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작은아버지 meaning and pronunciation

jakeunabeoji · uncle

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24830
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 자근아버지Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아버지의 남동생. 또는 그 사람을 부르는 말. 주로 결혼한 남동생을 가리키거나 일컫는다.

    English: uncle — Father's younger brother. Or a term for that person. Usually refers to or refers to a married younger brother.

    Examples

    • 첫째 작은아버지.
    • 작은아버지의 생신.
    • 작은아버지의 안부.
    • 작은아버지와 작은어머니.
    • 작은아버지를 뵙다.
    • 막내 작은아버지는 넷째 아들이고, 우리 아버지는 셋째 아들이다.
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삶 > 친족 관계 · 가족 행사

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