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주전자 meaning and pronunciation

jujeonja · kettle

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25982
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 주전자Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    작은 주둥이와 손잡이가 달려 있으며 물이나 술을 담아 데우거나 잔에 따를 수 있도록 만든 그릇.

    English: kettle — A container with a small spout and a handle that is used to heat water or liquor in or pour it from.

    Examples

    • 물 한 주전자.
    • 찌그러진 주전자.
    • 주전자를 기울이다.
    • 주전자에 물을 끓이다.
    • 주전자에 물을 채우다.
    • 손녀가 주전자에 막걸리를 가득 담아서 할아버지께 가져다 드렸다.
Origin
酒煎子
Categories
식생활 > 조리 도구 · 집안일

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