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재능 meaning and pronunciation

jaeneung · talent

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24909
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 재능Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일을 잘할 수 있는 재주와 능력.

    English: talent — An aptitude and ability to do something well.

    Examples

    • 과학적 재능.
    • 어학적 재능.
    • 예술적 재능.
    • 특별한 재능.
    • 풍부한 재능.
    • 재능이 뛰어나다.
Origin
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인간 > 능력 · 직업과 진로

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