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Korean learner dictionary

-난

-nan · -nan

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 73344
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘어려움’ 또는 ‘모자람’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -nan — A suffix used to mean difficulty or a shortage.

    Examples

    • 경제난
    • 교통난
    • 구인난
    • 구직난
    • 실업난
    • 운영난
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