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휘파람 meaning and pronunciation

hwiparam · whistle

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 88289
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 휘파람Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    입술을 동그랗게 오므리고 그 사이로 입김을 불어서 내는 소리. 또는 그런 일.

    English: whistle — A sound made by letting out breath through pursed lips; or such an act.

    Examples

    • 휘파람 소리.
    • 휘파람 부는 법.
    • 휘파람이 나오다.
    • 휘파람을 가르치다.
    • 휘파람을 불다.
    • 관객들은 가수가 나오자 휘파람을 불며 환호를 질렀다.
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인간 > 소리

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