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전공하다 meaning and pronunciation

jeongonghada · major in; specialize in

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25111
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 전공하다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 분야를 전문적으로 연구하거나 공부하다.

    English: major in; specialize in — To research or study a certain field in a professional manner.

    Examples

    • 건축학을 전공하다.
    • 경영학을 전공하다.
    • 문학을 전공하다.
    • 역사학을 전공하다.
    • 화학을 전공하다.
    • 내 동생은 화학을 전공해서 과학자가 되었다.
Origin
專攻하다
Categories
교육 > 학교 생활

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