Korean learner dictionary
조심스럽다 meaning and pronunciation
josimseureopda · careful; cautious
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 91752Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 조ː심스럽따, 조ː심스러운, 조ː심스러워, 조ː심스러우니, 조ː심스럽씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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잘못이나 실수를 하지 않도록 말이나 행동 등에 주의를 하는 태도가 있다.
English: careful; cautious — Having the attitude of being careful in speech, behavior, etc., not to make mistakes or errors.
Examples
- 조심스러운 마음.
- 조심스럽게 말하다.
- 조심스럽게 보다.
- 조심스럽게 살피다.
- 태도가 조심스럽다.
- 행동이 조심스럽다.
- Origin
- 操心스럽다
- Categories
- 인간 > 태도 · 감정, 기분 표현하기
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