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Korean learner dictionary

-기-

-gi- · -gi-

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73331
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘피동’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -gi- — A suffix used to mean passivity.

    Examples

    • 감기다
    • 끊기다
    • 내쫓기다
    • 담기다
    • 되감기다
    • 뜯기다
  2. 2.

    ‘사동’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -gi- — A suffix used to mean causation.

    Examples

    • 감기다
    • 굶기다
    • 남기다
    • 넘기다
    • 떠맡기다
    • 뜯기다