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Korean learner dictionary

-욕

-yok · -yok

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72697
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘욕구’ 또는 ‘욕망’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -yok — A suffix used to mean a desire or a craving.

    Examples

    • 독점욕
    • 명예욕
    • 소유욕
    • 승부욕
    • 정권욕
    • 정복욕
Origin
欲/慾