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집안일 meaning and pronunciation

jipanil · housework; household chores

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 37042
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지반닐Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    청소나 빨래, 요리 등 집 안에서 하는 일.

    English: housework; household chores — Work done in a household, such as the laundry, cleaning, cooking, etc.

    Examples

    • 고된 집안일.
    • 힘든 집안일.
    • 집안일 스트레스.
    • 집안일이 많다.
    • 집안일을 돕다.
    • 집안일을 마치다.
  2. 2.

    제사나 결혼식 등 집안에 관련된 일이나 행사.

    English: family events — Work or events related to the household such as ancestral rites, weddings, etc.

    Examples

    • 빈번한 집안일.
    • 집안일이 잦다.
    • 집안일을 담당하다.
    • 집안일로 다투다.
    • 집안일에 신경을 쓰다.
    • 지수는 오늘 집안일 때문에 시골 할머니 댁에 내려가 학교에 오지 못했다.
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