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Korean learner dictionary

-연

-yeon · -yeon

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72511
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    '그것인 척함' 또는 '그것인 것처럼 뽐냄'의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -yeon — A suffix used to mean "to pretend to be someone or something" or "to show off as if he/she were someone or something."

    Examples

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