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핑계 meaning and pronunciation

pinggye · excuse

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 85210
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 핑계, 핑게Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    하고 싶지 않은 일을 피하거나 사실을 감추려고 다른 일을 내세움.

    English: excuse — The act of giving a justification to avoid unwanted things or hide the truth.

    Examples

    • 거부할 핑계.
    • 바쁘다는 핑계.
    • 좋은 핑계.
    • 핑계가 되다.
    • 핑계가 서다.
    • 핑계가 없어지다.
  2. 2.

    잘못에 대한 비난을 피하려고 이리저리 돌려 말하는 변명.

    English: excuse — The act of speaking in an evasive manner to avoid criticism for one's mistake.

    Examples

    • 이 핑계 저 핑계.
    • 구차한 핑계.
    • 속 좁은 핑계.
    • 옹졸한 핑계.
    • 핑계를 대다.
    • 친구는 자꾸 핑계를 대며 늦은 이유를 말하지 않았다.
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