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좌우하다 meaning and pronunciation

jwauhada · determine

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91598
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 좌ː우하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 일에 영향을 주어 지배하다.

    English: determine — To influence and dominate something.

    Examples

    • 건강을 좌우하다.
    • 결과를 좌우하다.
    • 당락을 좌우하다.
    • 미래를 좌우하다.
    • 성패를 좌우하다.
    • 재료의 신선함이 음식의 맛을 좌우했다.
Origin
左右하다
Categories
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