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작은- meaning and pronunciation

jakeun- · jageun-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88933
Part of speech: 접사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '맏이가 아님'의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: jageun- — A prefix used to mean "not the eldest."

    Examples

    • 작은누나
    • 작은누이
    • 작은댁
    • 작은딸
    • 작은며느리
    • 작은아들

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