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잠 meaning and pronunciation

jam · sleep

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 70078
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 잠Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    눈을 감고 몸과 정신의 활동을 멈추고 한동안 쉬는 상태.

    English: sleep — The state of taking a rest for a period of time with one's eyes closed and mental activities suspended.

    Examples

    • 깊은 잠.
    • 잠이 들다.
    • 잠이 많다.
    • 잠이 모자라다.
    • 잠이 부족하다.
    • 잠이 오다.
  2. 2.

    (비유적으로) 아직 깨달아 알지 못한 상태.

    English: sleep — (figurative) The state of not realizing and being aware of something.

    Examples

    • 능력의 잠.
    • 긴 잠.
    • 깊은 잠.
    • 잠에서 깨다.
    • 잠에 빠지다.
    • 여러분, 우리는 이제 깊은 잠에서 그만 깨어나야 합니다.
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