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조금씩 meaning and pronunciation

jogeumssik · little by little

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91751
Part of speech: 부사Pronunciation: 조금씩Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    적은 정도로 계속해서.

    English: little by little — Continuously in a small quantity.

    Examples

    • 조금씩 가다.
    • 조금씩 기울다.
    • 조금씩 먹다.
    • 조금씩 양보하다.
    • 조금씩 움직이다.
    • 조금씩 흘리다.
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