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희생하다 meaning and pronunciation

huisaenghada · sacrifice

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 89177
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 히생하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 사람이나 목적을 위해 자신의 목숨, 재산, 명예, 이익 등을 바치거나 버리다. 또는 그것을 빼앗기다.

    English: sacrifice — To give away or relinquish one's life, property, reputation, interest, etc., for the benefit of someone else or some cause.

    Examples

    • 희생하며 살다.
    • 개인을 희생하다.
    • 자기 자신을 희생하다.
    • 가족을 위해 희생하다.
    • 나라를 위해 희생하다.
    • 평생 동안 희생하다.
Origin
犧牲하다
Categories
사회 생활 > 사회 활동

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