Korean learner dictionary
-관 meaning and pronunciation
-gwan · -gwan
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Entry 1
NIKL target code 72367Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
‘공적인 직책을 맡은 사람’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -gwan — A suffix used to mean a person who is responsible for official duties.
Examples
- 감독관
- 검시관
- 검열관
- 검찰관
- 고문관
- 교도관
- Origin
- 官
- Categories
- 정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 주체 · 직업과 진로
Entry 2
NIKL target code 72368Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
‘건물’ 또는 ‘기관’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -gwan — A suffix used to mean a building or an institution.
Examples
- 개봉관
- 과학관
- 기념관
- 대사관
- 도서관
- 미술관
- Origin
- 館
Entry 3
NIKL target code 72369Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
‘관점’ 또는 ‘견해’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -gwan — A suffix used to mean a viewpoint or an opinion.
Examples
- 가족관
- 가치관
- 결혼관
- 경제관
- 국가관
- 내세관
- Origin
- 觀
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