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켤레 meaning and pronunciation

kyeolre · pair

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83253
Part of speech: 의존 명사Pronunciation: 켤레Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    신발, 양말, 장갑 등 짝이 되는 두 개를 한 벌로 세는 단위.

    English: pair — A bound noun serving as a unit to count two pieces of something such as shoes, socks, gloves, etc.

    Examples

    • 구두 한 켤레.
    • 운동화 두 켤레.
    • 양말 몇 켤레.
    • 장갑 한 켤레.
    • 스타킹 한 켤레.
    • 이 신발장에는 열 켤레의 신발을 보관할 수 있다.
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