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지겹다 meaning and pronunciation

jigyeopda · boring; tedious

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 27754
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 지겹따, 지겨운, 지겨워, 지겨우니, 지겹씀니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    같은 상태나 일이 반복되어 재미가 없고 지루하고 싫다.

    English: boring; tedious — Dull and unpleasant due to the repetition of a state or work.

    Examples

    • 지겨운 내색.
    • 지겨운 일상.
    • 지겨운 훈련.
    • 공부가 지겹다.
    • 독서가 지겹다.
    • 학생이 매우 지겨운지 크게 하품을 한다.
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