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Korean learner dictionary

-퉁이

-tungi · -tung-i

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 83204
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘비하’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -tung-i — A suffix used to mean "to belittle something."

    Examples

    • 눈퉁이
    • 배퉁이
    • 젖퉁이
  2. 2.

    ‘그런 태도나 성질을 가진 사람’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -tung-i — A suffix used to mean "a person of such an attitude or quality."

    Examples

    • 꾀퉁이
    • 미련퉁이
    • 심술퉁이