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정장하다 meaning and pronunciation

jeongjanghada · dress up

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 75892
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 정ː장하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    공식적인 자리에서 주로 입는 격식을 차린 옷차림을 하다.

    English: dress up — To wear a formal outfit worn primarily on official occasions.

    Examples

    • 정장한 신사.
    • 정장한 하객.
    • 정장한 회사원.
    • 양복으로 정장하다.
    • 깔끔하게 정장하다.
    • 말쑥하게 정장하다.
Origin
正裝하다
Categories
의생활 > 의복 착용 행위

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