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큰누나 meaning and pronunciation

keunnuna · eldest sister

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 81416
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 큰누나Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    둘 이상의 누나 가운데 맏이인 누나.

    English: eldest sister — The eldest sister among many sisters, when called by a younger brother.

    Examples

    • 큰누나의 사랑.
    • 큰누나가 결혼하다.
    • 큰누나가 돌보다.
    • 큰누나를 따르다.
    • 큰누나를 좋아하다.
    • 나는 다섯 명의 누나 가운데 엄마처럼 챙겨 주는 큰누나와 가장 친하다.
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