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Korean learner dictionary

-씨

-ssi · -ssi

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

Entry 1

NIKL target code 72040
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘태도’ 또는 ‘모양’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -ssi — A suffix used to mean an attitude or a shape.

    Examples

    • 마음씨
    • 말씨
    • 맘씨

Entry 2

NIKL target code 72041
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '그 성씨 자체' 또는 '그 성씨의 가문'의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -ssi — A suffix used to mean "the family itself," or "the family of that last name."

    Examples

    • 김씨
    • 이씨
    • 박씨
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