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저녁 meaning and pronunciation

jeonyeok · evening

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71220
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 저녁, 저녀기, 저녁또, 저녕만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    해가 지기 시작할 때부터 밤이 될 때까지의 동안.

    English: evening — The hours between the time when the sun starts setting and the time when the night falls.

    Examples

    • 늦은 저녁.
    • 이른 저녁.
    • 저녁 무렵.
    • 저녁 시간.
    • 저녁 즈음.
    • 저녁이 다가오다.
  2. 2.

    저녁에 먹는 밥.

    English: dinner — A meal eaten in the evening.

    Examples

    • 저녁 대접.
    • 저녁 메뉴.
    • 저녁 약속.
    • 저녁 요리.
    • 저녁 준비.
    • 저녁 찬.
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