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처벌되다 meaning and pronunciation

cheobeoldoeda · be punished; be penalized

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78727
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 처ː벌되다, 처ː벌뒈다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    범죄를 저지른 사람이 국가나 특정 기관의 제재나 벌을 받다.

    English: be punished; be penalized — For a criminal to be given a penalty to or be punished for what he/she has done by the state or a related institution.

    Examples

    • 반역자가 처벌되다.
    • 범인이 처벌되다.
    • 범죄자가 처벌되다.
    • 죄인이 처벌되다.
    • 법으로 처벌되다.
    • 민준이는 사기죄로 처벌되었다.
Origin
處罰되다
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위

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