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Korean learner dictionary

-광

-gwang · -gwang

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 70323
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘열광적으로 정신을 쏟는 사람’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -gwang — A suffix used to mean a person who is passionately absorbed in something.

    Examples

    • 독서광
    • 수집광
    • 연극광
    • 영화광
    • 축구광
Origin

Entry 2

NIKL target code 72331
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘광석’ 또는 ‘광산’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -gwang — A suffix used to mean an ore or a mine.

    Examples

    • 금광
    • 철광
    • 탄광
Origin