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헌것 meaning and pronunciation

heongeot · old thing; worn-out thing; old one

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91783
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 헌ː걷, 헌ː거시, 헌ː걷또, 헌ː건만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    낡고 오래되어 상한 물건.

    English: old thing; worn-out thing; old one — A worn-out, old object in a bad condition.

    Examples

    • 헌것을 고치다.
    • 헌것을 받다.
    • 헌것을 버리다.
    • 헌것을 주다.
    • 헌것처럼 보이다.
    • 검소하신 어머니의 옷장에는 헌것만 가득하다.

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