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친하다 meaning and pronunciation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 80614
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 친하다, 친한, 친하여, 친하니, 친함니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    가까이 사귀어 서로 잘 알고 정이 두텁다.

    English: close — Being on good terms with someone one knows well and feels close to.

    Examples

    • 친한 동료.
    • 친한 사람.
    • 친한 사이.
    • 친한 선배.
    • 이웃과 친하다.
    • 가장 친하다.
Origin
親하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 인간관계

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