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칼 meaning and pronunciation

kal · knife

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 26905
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 칼Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물건을 베거나 깎거나 써는 데 쓰는 도구.

    English: knife — A tool that is used to cut, peel or chop something.

    Examples

    • 날이 선 칼.
    • 날카로운 칼.
    • 무딘 칼.
    • 칼 한 자루.
    • 칼이 날이 서다.
    • 칼이 날카롭다.
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