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Korean learner dictionary

휘둥그레지다

hwidunggeurejida · become pop-eyed; become round-eyed

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 87782
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 휘둥그레지다, 휘둥그레지어, 휘둥그레지여Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    놀라거나 무서워서 눈이 크고 둥그렇게 되다.

    English: become pop-eyed; become round-eyed — For eyes to become large and round, wide open, being frightened or scared by something.

    Examples

    • 휘둥그레진 눈.
    • 휘둥그레지게 놀라다.
    • 휘둥그레지게 겁먹다.
    • 눈이 휘둥그레지다.
    • 놀라 휘둥그레지다.
    • 경기장에 있던 관중들은 휘둥그레진 눈으로 홈런을 지켜보았다.
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