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중얼거리다 meaning and pronunciation

jungeolgeorida · mumble

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26150
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 중얼거리다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    남이 알아듣지 못할 정도로 작고 낮은 목소리로 계속 혼자 말하다.

    English: mumble — To keep speaking in such a small and low voice that others cannot hear.

    Examples

    • 중얼거리는 아이들.
    • 중얼거리며 걷다.
    • 학생들이 중얼거리다.
    • 속으로 중얼거리다.
    • 작게 중얼거리다.
    • 잠꼬대로 중얼거리다.
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