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큰- meaning and pronunciation

keun- · keun-

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83195
Part of speech: 접사Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘맏이’의 뜻을 더하는 접두사.

    English: keun- — A prefix used to mean "firstborn."

    Examples

    • 큰고모
    • 큰누나
    • 큰동생
    • 큰딸
    • 큰며느리
    • 큰아기

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