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통역하다 meaning and pronunciation

tongyeokhada · interpret

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 86012
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 통여카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    서로 다른 나라 말을 사용하는 사람들 사이에서 뜻이 통하도록 말을 옮겨 주다.

    English: interpret — To carry a speech between the speakers of different languages, making sure that its meaning is delivered.

    Examples

    • 통역하는 능력.
    • 통역하는 사람.
    • 외국어를 통역하다.
    • 영어로 통역하다.
    • 한국어로 통역하다.
    • 나는 갑자기 외국어를 통역해 달라는 친구들의 요청에 당황했다.
Origin
通譯하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 통신 행위

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