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알린 (adj) al-rin informed, notifed
안타까움 (n) an-ta-gga-um regret, disappointment, poignancy, frustration
발굴하 (v) bal-gul-ha to discover
고마움 (n) go-ma-um gratitude, appreciation
고서점 (n) go-seo-jeom antiquarian bookshop
화폭 (n) hwa-pog canvas
이어 (adv) i-eo following, subsequently< 잇 is, to join, connect이어서 (adv) i-eo-seo following, subsequently< 잇 is, to join, connect망라되 (v) mang-ra-doe to be included, covered
망라하 (v) mang-ra-ha to include, cover
펴낸 (adj) pyeo-naen published

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알록달록하 (v) al-rog-dal-rog-ha to be colourful, variegated, dappled
빨랫감 (n) bbal-raes-gam laundry
복원판 (n) bog-weon-pan restored edition
붉은색 (n) bulg-eun-saeg red, red colour
출간되 (v) cul-gan-doe to be published
담아두 (v) dam-a-du to keep, store
들창 (n) deul-cang window
둘둘 (ideo) dul-dul rolling tightly
억압받 (v) eog-ab-bad to be oppressed, subjugated, marginalised
깔아놓 (v) ggal-a-noh to be spread out
꾸며놓 (v) ggu-myeo-noh to be nicely decorated
기획하 (v) gi-hoeg-ha to plan, design
흰옷 (n) huin-os white clothes
일제 (n) il-je Japanese colonial era
장판 (n) jang-pan floor-paper, oilclothtraditional flooring material, typically made from thick, oiled paper (hanji) that is layered and treated to be durable, waterproof, and easy to clean; requires periodic oiling to retain its properties정리정돈 (adj) jeong-ri-jeong-don tidy, organised, well-arranged
짚신 (n) jip-sin straw shoe
짚신도 짝이 있다 (ph) jip-sin-do jjag-i iss-da even a straw shoe has a matchproverb: everyone, no matter how humble or seemingly unremarkable, has a destined partner중심가 (n) jung-sim-ga city centre, downtown
말아놓 (v) mal-a-noh to roll up, wrap up
나막신 (n) na-mag-sin clog, wooden shoe< wood + shoe (n) nos brass
올드 (adj) ol-deu old
판화가 (n) pan-hwa-ga printmaker, print artist
세계대전 (n) se-gye-dae-jeon world war
소쿠리 (n) so-ku-ri basket
(n) yo sleeping mat, mattress

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안cae (n) an-cae inner room, women's quartersprivate domain of the family's elders or main couple; serves as a private living space배려 (n) bae-ryeo consideration, thoughtfulness
반짝반짝 (adv) ban-jjag-ban-jjag shining, twinkling, sparkling, flashing, in a flash, effortlessly, easilyemphasises the continuous or repeated nature of the twinkling볏짚 (n) byeos-jip thatch, rice straw
(adj) can wearing
되색하 (v) doe-saeg-ha to recall, recollect, reflect on
되새기 (v) doe-sae-gi to ruminate, reflect on
동달이 (n) dong-dal-i jacket, vestthe collar is the same fabric or colour as the main body, unlike the typical white collar (동정 dong-jeong) found on most hanbok jackets (저고리 jeo-go-ri)없애 (v) eobs-ae to abolish, eliminate, eradicate, remove, get rid of, do away with
값싼 (adj) gabs-ssan cheap, tacky, cut-price
강행하 (v) gang-haeng-ha to push ahead, enforce
건축양식 (n) geon-cug-yang-sig architectural style
거느리 (v) geo-neu-ri to lead, take charge of, accompany
기거하 (v) gi-geo-ha to reside, live
교사 (n) gyo-sa school building
흉하 (v) hyung-ha to be hideous, ugly, ominous, menacing
장판지 (n) jang-pan-ji floor-paper, oilclothtraditional flooring material, typically made from thick, oiled paper (hanji) that is layered and treated to be durable, waterproof, and easy to clean; requires periodic oiling to retain its properties잔재 (n) jan-jae vestiges, residue, remnant
자욱하 (v) ja-ug-ha to be thick, dense, hazy, cloudy, foggy
자육하 (v) ja-yug-ha to be self-nurtured
지체 (n) ji-ce status, position
좌측 (n) jwa-ceug lefthand side
문양 (n) mun-yang pattern, design, motif
명당 (n) myeong-dang propitious site, auspicious location
나이가 좀 찬 (ap) na-i-ga jom can somewhat olderlit. age [which is] a little fuller놓여나 (v) noh-yeo-na to be released
푸근하 (v) pu-geun-ha to be cosy, snug
풍수지리 (n) pung-su-ji-ri feng shui, geomancylit. wind-water-earth principle평화스럽 (v) pyeong-hwa-seu-reob to be peaceful
평화스러운 (adj) pyeong-hwa-seu-reo-un peaceful
색동 (adj) saeg-dong parti-coloured, mu.ti-coloured< colour + strip; traditional style of colorful stripes, typically made by sewing together strips of fabric of various vibrant hues, often associated with children's garments, traditional crafts, and festive occasions; symbolises good fortune, warding off evil spirits, and representing the harmony of the five traditional Korean colors (obangsaek: blue, red, yellow, white, and black)사랑채 (n) sa-rang-cae outer room, men's quartersseparate room or building, typically located in the outer part of a residence, used for receiving male guests, studying, and engaging in intellectual or social activities; served as a space for men to socialize, conduct business, and pursue scholarly endeavors, distinct from the inner women's quarters (안방)신식 (adj) sin-sig new-style
우측 (n) u-ceug righthand side
웅크린 (adj) ung-keu-rin rouching, squattting, hunkering
양육 (n) yang-yug upbrining, rearing
예의범절 (n) ye-ui-beom-jeol etiquette, decorumlit. etiquette + rules유치하 (v) yu-ci-ha to be gaudy, unsophisticated, childish

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대청 (n) dae-ceong main hallserves as a communal space for family activities, relaxation, and ventilation (v) ddae to make a fire, heat, fuel
돌봄 (n) dol-bom caregiving
은퇴 (n) eun-toe retirement
은퇴하 (v) eun-toe-ha to be retired
고통스러울 (adj) go-tong-seu-reo-ul painful, hurtful, bothersome, trying
경리 (n) gyeong-ri accounts, accounting, book-keeping
사랑방 (n) sa-rang-bang outer room, men's quartersseparate room or building, typically located in the outer part of a residence, used for receiving male guests, studying, and engaging in intellectual or social activities; served as a space for men to socialize, conduct business, and pursue scholarly endeavors, distinct from the inner women's quarters (안방)

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(v) cae to notice, catch on, grasp
찾아지 (v) caj-a-ji to be found
찾아지진 (adj) caj-a-jin found
철기대 (n) ceol-gi-dae Ironsides, heavily-armoured troops
추대되 (v) cu-dae-doe to be appointed, nominated, elected
대전투 (n) dae-jeon-tu major battle, titanic struggle
도는 (adj) do-neun to turn, spin, rotate, revolve, circulate, take effect< 돌 dol; when followed by 버리: to go crazy가닿 (v) ga-dah to reach, arrive at
꽤괜 (adv) ggwae-gwaen pretty good, not bad< pretty + OK기병대 (n) gi-byeong-dae cavalry
한번씩 (adv) han-beon-ssig each time, once in a while, occasionally, every now and then, one by one, one at a time
허를 찌르 (vp) heo-reul jji-reu to catch sb off-guard, take advantage of a weak pointlit. to stab the open/unguarded area흐음 (excl) heu-eum hmm
호국경 (n) ho-gug-gyeong Lord Protector
현실맞춤형 (adj) hyeon-sil-maj-cum-hyeong fitting reality
이해해가 (v) i-hae-hae-ga to come to understand
전환되 (n) jeon-hwan-doe to be exchanged, converted, changed
전형 (n) jeon-hyeong epitome, archetype, paragon
지휘하 (n) ji-hwi-ha to command, control, lead
막연하 (v) mag-yeon-ha to be hazy, vague
몰살 (n) mol-sal annihilation, massacre
몰살시키 (v) mol-sal-si-ki to annihilate, massacre, wipe out, eradicate
몽롱하 (v) mong-rong-ha to be dim, faint, hazy, vague
무어 (n) mu-eo moor
무장 (n) mu-jang armament
무장하 (v) mu-jang-ha to be armed
나타난 (adj) na-ta-nan appearing, emerging
핀잔 (n) pin-jan reproach, rebuke, snub, scolding
포연 (n) po-yeon gunsmoke
살짝 목소리가 좋지 않아요 (ph) sal-jjag mog-so-ri-ga joh-ji anh-a-yo my voice is a bit off
의회군 (n) ui-hoe-gun Parliamentarian army
왕당파 (n) wang-dang-pa Royalists, Cavaliers

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배운 (adj) bae-un learned, imitated, acquired, picked up
초급 (n) co-geub elementary level, beginner's level, novice level
담장 (n) dam-jang walloutdoor boundary wall, often around a property or garden더워지 (v) deo-weo-ji to become hot
들여다본 (adv) deul-yeo-da-bon looked into, examined, scrutinised
둘러싼 (adj) dul-reo-ssan surrounding, wrap, enclose
감시하 (v) gam-si-ha to watch, monitor
(n) gwan pipe, tube, duct
(n) gwan rhythm
관자 (n) gwan-ja master, adept
학업 (n) hag-eob studies, learning
한시 (n) han-si Chinese poem
흙바닥 (n) heulg-ba-dag earthen floor
흙색 (n) heulg-saeg ochre, earth-coloured
흔들어대 (v) heun-deul-eo-dae to shake repeatedly, sway back and forth
회초리 (n) hoe-co-ri cane, rod, switchused in the past to inflict corporal punishment by striking the calves or buttocks훈장 (n) hun-jang teacher in a village school (서당 seo-dang)
후렴 (n) hu-ryeom refrain, chorus
이채로운 (adj) i-cae-ro-un colourful, distinctive, unique, novel, exotic
작대기 (n) jag-dae-gi stick, rod, pole
조각상 (n) jo-gag-sang statue, sculpture, carved figure
매혹 (n) mae-hog enchantment, fascination
미동 (n) mi-dong tremor, quiver, slight movement
물독 (n) mul-dog water jar
명랑하 (v) myeong-rang-ha to be cheerful, merry
내려치 (v) nae-ryeo-ci to strike down, disparage, demean
퍼뜩 (adv) peo-ddeug suddenly, in a flash
풍월 (n) pung-weol superficial learning, rote repetition, parroting; poetic sentiment, refined aesthetic appreciationlit. wind and moon서당 (n) seo-dang village schoolGoryeo and Joseon eras; typically run by a single teacher (훈장 hun-jang) and focused on moral and literary instruction; aimed at ordinary people, playing a crucial role in disseminating literacy and basic Confucian ethics; lit. book hall성문 (n) seong-mun city gate, castle gate
와중에 (adv) wa-jung-e during, in the midst ofoften implies a difficult, busy, or unexpected situation

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방짜유기 (n) bang-jja-yu-gi forged (hammered) brassware
(adv) bing around, in a circle
초라하 (v) co-ra-ha to be shabby, dingy
출입하 (v) cul-ib-ha to go in and out
대화법 (n) dae-hwa-beob way of conversing, style of conversation
담아주 (v) dam-a-ju to contain, hold
뜬구름 (n) ddeun-gu-reum floating cloud
급하게 (adv) geub-ha-ge hurriedly, hastily
고문 (n) go-mun advisor, counsellor
계기 (n) gye-gi chance, opportunity
겨울날 (n) gyeo-ul-nal winter day
한바탕 (n) han-ba-tang bout, round
일본산 (adj) il-bon-san made in Japan, (n) Japanese product
자못 (adv) ja-mos quite, rather, very, greatly
절임 (n) jeol-im pickle
점 한 가지는 (np) jeom han ga-ji-neun regarding one point, one aspect to consider
주물유기 (n) ju-mul-yu-gi cast brassware
중국산 (adj) jung-gug-san made in China, (n) Chinese product
큰솥 (n) keun-sot cauldron
매운 (adj) mae-un spicy
막일꾼 (n) mag-il-ggun manual labourer
마카로니 (n) ma-ka-ro-ni macaroni
먹어치우 (v) meog-eo-ci-u to devour, eat up
묘하 (v) myo-ha to be strange, mysterious, enigmatic, peculiar
나니 (conf) na-ni so, what, huh?
놋그릇 (n) nos-geu-reus brassware
놋숟가락 (n) nos-sud-ga-rag brass_spoon
외식 (n) oe-sig eating out, meal in a restaurant
스케치 (n) seu-ke-ci sketch, drawing
스케치하 (v) seu-ke-ci-ha to sketch, draw, outline
수체화 (n) su-ce-hwa watercolour
쉴새 (n) swil-sae break, moment of rest
쉴새 없이 (adv) swil-sae eobs-i constantly, continuously, incessantly, without a moment's rest
탁월하 (v) tag-weol-ha to be excellent, distinguished
탁월함 (n) tag-weol-ham excellence, eminence, superiority
용건 (n) yong-geon business, matters, affairs
용건을 빙 두르 (vp) yong-geon-eul bing du-reu to beat around the bush, go all round the houses, prevaricate, haverlit. circle around the business

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뜬금없이 (adv) ddeun-geum-eobs-i out of the blue, from nowhere, with no prior warning
어쩔 수 없다 (ph) eo-jjeol su eobs-da there's nothing [else] that can be done, there's no alternative, it's unavoidable, it's beyond our control, it's out of our hands
얼핏 보면 (adv) eol-pis bo-myeon at first glance, apparentlylit. if one looks fleetingly까다로운 (adj) gga-da-ro-un tricky, grumpy, difficult, complicated
(v) goe to prop, support
(adj) goen propped, supported
해놓 (v) hae-noh to do and then (st else happens)
하루아침에 (adv) ha-ru-a-cim-e overnight, suddenly, unexpectedlylit. in one day's morning활자 (n) hwal-ja print, moveable type
(n) meong blankness, daze, shock
멍을 때리 (v) meong-eul dae-ri to zone out, stare blankly, be in a brown studylit. to hit blankness물어오 (v) mul-eo-o to toss a question, suddenly ask
생각에 잠기 (v) saeng-gag-e jam-gi to be lost in thought
(adv) seo whileemphasises continuation or repetition여유롭 (v) yeo-yu-rob to be relaxed, easygoing, unhurried

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받아먹 (v) bad-a-meog to receive and eat
달라진 (adj) dal-ra-jin changed
골몰하 (v) gol-mol-ha to concentrate, be engrossed, absorded, immersed in
고심 (n) go-sim consideration, care, painstaking effort
고심하 (v) go-sim-ha to put in effort, take care, be meticulous, painstaking
일환일 (n) il-hwan-il part, factor
자긴 (n) ja-gin my friend, darling< 자기는주전부리 (n) ju-jeon-bu-ri snack
주전부리하 (v) ju-jeon-bu-ri-ha to have a snack
사놓 (v) sa-noh to buy and keep

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취급하 (v) cwi-geub-ha to handle, treat, manage, deal with
딱딱 (ideo) ddag-ddag clicking, snapping
들이대 (v) deul-i-dae to push st forward, thrust st towards
그럴 리가 (excl) geu-reol ri-ga no way, can't belit. is there such a possibility?지나쳐가 (v) ji-na-cyeo-ga to pass by, overlook
(ideo) jjwag stretching, spreading, ripping
미친 (n) mi-cin lunatic, madman, sb with a screw loose
미움받 (v) mi-um-bad to b disliked, hated
피해의식 (n) pi-hae-ui-sig victim mentality, persecution complex
펴선 (adj) pyeo-seon spread-out, unfolded, open, extended
쉭쉭 (ideo) swig-swig whooshing, swishing, rustling

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드세요 (vp) deu-se-yo please help yourself, please eat
그렇지 않아도 (adv) geu-reoh-ji anh-a-do as it happens, even without that, as things stand
권태 (n) gweon-tae boredom, malaise
권태를 느-끼 (v) gweon-tae-rul neu-ggi to feel bored, weary
격하 (v) gyeog-ha to be vigorous, agitated, violent, fierce
결혼생활 (n) gyeol-hon-saeng-hwal married_life
이겨내 (v) i-gyeo-nae to overcome, surmount
올려보 (v) ol-ryeo-bo to look up at

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아무렇지 않게 (adv) a-mu-reoh-ji anh-ge nonchalantly, with no concern, indifferentlylit. not feeling in any way다기보다 (adv) da-gi-bo-da rather than
인사봇 (n) in-sa-bos sb who greets you like a robot
적도 있었다 (vp) jeog-do iss-eoss-da it also happened that, there were times whenlit. occasion also existed주도권 (n) ju-do-gweon initiative, lead
맥락 (n) maeg-rag context
먹을거리 (n) meog-eul-geo-ri food, snacks, things to eat
나눈 (adj) na-nun sharing, dividing, exchanging, doing together
사이 (n) sa-i relationship

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악착같이 (adv) ag-cag-gat-i tenaciously, doggedly, relentlessly, stubbornly
차는 (adj) ca-neun different, filled
꺼내놓 (v) ggeo-nae-noh to take out, reveal, put forward (idea, proposal)
공급하 (v) gong-geub-ha to supply, provide
쪼그리 (v) jjo-geu-ri to crouch, squat, hunker down
죽이 잘 맞았다 (ph) jug-i jal maj-ass-da they got along well, their rapport was excellentlit. the porridge matched well, likening the rapport to the smooth blending of porridge케미 (n) ke-mi chemistry (interpersonal realtionships)
케미가 좋 (vp) ke-mi-ga joh to have good chemistry, get along well with sb< 케미스트리 좋 케미스트리 (n) ke-mi-seu-teu-ri chemistry
나름대로 (adv) na-reum-dae-ro in one's own way
늘 거기서 거기다 (adv) neul geo-gi-seo geo-gi-da it's always the same, nothing changeslit. always there from there통화하 (v) tong-hwa-ha to talk over the phone, make/take a phone-call

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반사회적 (adj) ban-sa-hoe-jeog antisocial
부응하 (v) bu-eung-ha to satisfy, live up to expectations
다시금 (adv) da-si-geum once again
거들떠 (v) geo-deul-ddeo to take a look, glance over
거들떠보 (v) geo-deul-ddeo-bo to take a look, glance over
건드림 (n) geon-deu-rim touch, meddling, tampering, provocation
그럼에도 (adv) geu-reom-e-do despite that, even so, nonetheless
향유하 (v) hyang-yu-ha to enjoy, possess
진솔하 (v) jin-sol-ha to be frank, honest
문학사 (n) mun-hag-sa history of literature
타이밍 (n) ta-i-ming timing

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벌게지 (v) beol-ge-ji to become red, flushed
벌게진 (adj) beol-ge-jin red, flushed
벌겋 (v) beol-geoh to be red, flushed
떠오른 (adj) ddeo-o-reun emerging, rising, coming to mind
거기선 (adv) geo-gi-seon there, at that place< 거기에서끔찍이 (adv) ggeum-jjig-i terribly, awfully, horribly
효능 (n) hyo-neung efficacy, power
모녀 (adj) mo-nyeo mother and daughter
놓아주 (v) noh-a-ju to release, let go, set free
놔주 (v) nwa-ju to release, let go, set free
싸운 (adj) ssa-un fighting, quarreling
(pr) ul out< 우리 uri; colloquial and affectionate

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않아서가 (adv) anh-a-seo-ga not_because
천지 (n) ceon-ji the whole world, heaven and earth
천지 (v) ceon-ji to be abundant, ubiquitous
다룬 (adj) da-run dealt with, handled, managed
독서력 (n) dog-seo-ryeog reading ability, repertoire
무기력증 (n) mu-gi-ryeog-jeung lethargy, chronic fatigue, powerlessness
편협하 (v) pyeon-hyeob-ha to be narrow-minded, bigoted, prejudiced
식은땀 (n) sig-eun-ddam cold sweat, dread
심드렁 (n) sim-deu-reong indifference, disinterest

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한 번에 (adv) han beon-e in one go, at once
훈훈하 (v) hun-hun-ha to be warm, cosy
훈남 (n) hun-nam handsome man, boy-next-door
훈녀 (n) hun-nyeo handsome woman, girl-next-door
정통하 (v) jeong-tong-ha to be well-informed, knowledgeable
마음이 안 나 (vp) ma-eum-i an na to not feel like doing st, not have the heart to do st
내밀한 (adj) nae-mil-han private, intimate, secret, innermost

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앞으론 (adv) ap-eu-ron from now on, henceforth< 앞으로는 (ideo) bbeong popping, bursting, exploding; (n) lie, exaggeration, empty talk, bluffoften used with verbs like 터지 teo-ji, burst, 뚫리 ddeulh-ri be pierced/opened, or the noun 소리 so-ri, sound, to describe a sudden, often loud, action or sound; the secondary meanong of "lie" is probably derived from the idea of "inflating" a story뻥치 (v) bbeong-ji to exaggerate, tell a lie
단서 (n) dan-seo clue, hint
들이밀 (v) deul-i-mi to push, importune, force st on sb
감명 (n) gam-myeong impression
한참 부족하 (vp) han-cam bu-jog-ha to be far from enough, completely insufficient, significantly lacking
마구잡이로 (adv) ma-gu-jab-i-ro haphazardly, randomly, indiscriminately, recklessly< 마구 ma-gu, wildly, + 잡 jab, grab, + -이 NOUN + -로 ADV새하얘지 (v) sae-ha-yae-ji to become brilliant white, snowy whitecan refer to sb's hair turning white from shock or fear, and therefore has the secondary meaning of "going blank", "being nonplussed", "being at a loss for words"

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40대 후반 (adj) 40-dae hu-ban late 40s
치명적인 (adj) ci-myeong-jeog-in fatal, lethal, mortal
들춰보 (v) deul-cweo-bo to leaf through
어리바리하 (v) eo-ri-ba-ri-ha to be incompetent, inept, absent-minded, bumbling
공연하 (v) gong-yeon-ha to be pointless, useless
괜하 (v) gwaen-ha to be pointless, useless< 공연하 gong-yeon-ha관해서 (adv) gwan-hae-seo regarding, concerning, about
관해선 (adv) gwan-hae-seon regarding, concerning, about< 관해서는; more common in formal or written contexts; 관해서 gwanhaeseo is more general, while this form adds the nuance of "as for [topic], then ..."결격 (n) gyeol-gyeog disqualification
견문 (n) gyeon-mun insight, experience, impression
호밀밭 (n) ho-mil-bat field of rye
현기증 (n) hyeon-gi-jeung dizziness, giddiness
자기도 모르게 (adv) ja-gi-do mo-reu-ge unconsciously, without realising it, inadvertentlylit. oneself also not knowing잘해내 (v) jal-hae-nae to accomplish, do a good job, be successful
킥킥 (ideo) kig-kig chuckling, tittering, sniggering, giggling
무턱대고 (adv) mu-teog-dae-go thoughtlessly, blindly, recklessly, rashly, impulsively
뭐랄까 (adv) mweo-ral-gga how should I put it, what can I call it< 무어라고 할까 mu-eo-ra-go hal-gga파수꾼 (n) pa-su-ggun guard, sentinel, watchman, sentry
사유 (n) sa-yu private ownership
사유 (n) sa-yu reason, cause, grounds
역사서 (n) yeog-sa-seo history book

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멈칫거리는 (v) meom-cis-geo-ri to hesitate, waver
문패 (n) mun-pae door sign, nameplate
오답 (n) o-dab incorrect answer
품어오 (v) pum-eo-o to cherish, harbour feelings
생각해낸 (adj) saeng-gag-hae-naen devised, conceived, invented, recalled, recollected
실험하 (v) sil-heom-ha to experiment, test

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아쉬운 (adj) a-swi-un regrettable
치열하 (v) ci-yeol-ha to be intense, fierce
추억하 (v) cu-eog-ha to recall, reminisce
곱씹 (v) gob-ssib to ponder, reflect on, ruminate, brood on, dwell on, chew over

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덧입히 (v) deos-ib-hi to overlay, put on st extra
힘입 (v) him-ib to be strengthened, suupported, backed
눕히 (v) nub-hi to lie down, recline, be lying, lay down

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비장하 (v) bi-jang-ha to be resolute, determined
비통해하 (v) bi-tong-hae-ha to grieve
떠남 (n) ddeo-nam departure
떠나온 (adj) ddeo-na-on leaving, departing
고통스러워하 (v) go-tong-seu-reo-weo-ha to suffer, feel pain, be in distress
(adv) gug ultimately, in the endCHECK환청 (n) hwan-ceong auditory hallucination
이들 (pro) i-deul they
만하면 (adv) man-ha-myeon just when
넘쳐 (v) neom-cyeo-na to overflow, brim over, spill, exceed, surge, go beyond, be superfluous
파고들 (v) pa-go-deul to delve into, dig into

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빠진 (adj) bba-jin fallen, sunk, focussed on, engrossed, absorbed, addicted, deceived
처음에 약속한 대로 (adv) co-eum-e yag-sog-han dae-ro as initially promised
(n) ddeum lull, pause
잠시 뜸을 들이 (vp) jam-si ddeum-eul deu-ri to pause for a moment, take a short break, hesitate
피식 (ideo) pi-sig chuckling, giggling

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알아가 (v) al-a-ga to get to know
알바비 (n) al-ba-bi part-time pay
알바생 (n) al-ba-saeng part-timer, casual worker
아르바이트생 (n) a-reu-ba-i-teu-saeng part-timer, casual worker
(adv) byeol particularly, especiallycan also be used negatively: not particularly, not especially초과근무 (n) co-gwa-geun-mu overtime
들어온 (adj) deul-eo-on entered, introduced
가쁘 (v) ga-bbeu to be light, unburdened, refreshed
가뿐히 (adv) ga-bbun-hi offhand, lightly, easily
길게 (adv) gil-ge lengthily, extensively
고용하 (v) go-yong-ha to employ, hire
일정 (adj) il-jeong fixed, constant, certain
일정 금액 (np) il-jeong gum-aeg a fixed amount, a certain level
미심 (n) mi-sim suspicion, doubt
미심쩍 (v) mi-sim-jjeog tofeel suspicious, uneasy, doubtful, dubious
묵례 (n) mug-rye silent bow
무심하 (v) mu-sim-ha to be indifferent, passive, heedless
오지랖 (n) o-ji-rap interference, meddling, nosinessoriginally referred to the wide, overlapping front part of 한복 han-bog (traditional Korean clothing)생각해놓 (v) saeng-gag-hae-noh to think through
시간당 (n) si-gan-dang hourly rate
손쉽 (v) son-swib to be easy, simple, convenientlit. to be easy on the hand손쉬운 (adj) son-swi-un easy, simple, convenient

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다룰 (v) da-rul to deal with, handle, be about, treat of
데에는 (adv) de-e-neun when it comes to, in the case of,
거래하 (v) geo-rae-ha to trade with, do business with
계약서 (n) gye-yag-seo contract, agreement, compact
해달라는 (adj) hae-dal-ra-neun asking sb to do
일해주 (v) il-hae-ju to work for sb
잘해주 (v) jal-hae-ju to treat sb well, do the right thing by sb
마음에 들면 (vp) ma-eum-e deul-myeon if you're content with it, if you like itlit. if it enters your heart마주앉 (v) ma-ju-anj to sit facing each other, sit face to face
로스팅 (n) ro-seu-ting roasting
원두 (n) weon-du coffee beans

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반납 (v) ban-nab to return, give backused when the action of returning is performed by someone or something other than the subject, or when the focus is on the state of being returned rather than the agent doing the returning 반납되 (v) ban-nab-doe to be returned, given backused when the action of returning is performed by someone or something other than the subject, or when the focus is on the state of being returned rather than the agent doing the returning출력하 (v) cul-ryeog-ha to print, output, display
당일 (adj) dang-il same-day
e-티켓 (n) e-ti-kes e-ticket, electronic ticket
검사 (n) geom-sa test, examination, audit
적성검사 (n) jeog-seong-geom-sa aptitude test
미필 (adj) mi-pil incomplete, unfinished
-면허 (n) -myeon-heo +licence
-면허증 (n) -myeon-heo-jeung +licence
필기 (n) pil-gi written test

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아포스티유 (n) a-po-seu-ti-yu apostille (certification of an official document)
바뀐 (adj) ba-ggwin changed
발급 (n) bal-geub issue, grant, release
발행 (n) bal-haeng issue, publication, circulation
발행국 (n) bal-haeng-gug issuing country
발행국가 (n) bal-haeng-gug-ga issuing country
불가 (adj) bul-ga impossible, not allowed
변경내역 (n) byeon-gyeong-nae-yeog change history, release notes
첨부 (n) ceom-bu enclosure
체류 (n) ce-ryu stay, sojourn, period of residence
추가서류 (n) cu-ga-seo-ryu additional documentation
출입국사실증명서 (n) cul-ib-gug-sa-sil-jeung-myeong-seo certificate of entry and exit, immigration record
출생년도 (n) cul-saeng-nyeon-do year of birth
취득당시 (n) cwi-deug-dang-si time of acquisition
대행 (n) dae-haeng agent, proxy
대행업체 (n) dae-haeng-eob-ce agency
등록번호 (n) deung-rog-beon-ho registration number
동일인임 (n) dong-il-in-im identical person, same individual
뒷면 (n) dwis-myeon back, rear, reverse side
가입국가 (n) ga-ib-gug-ga member state, signatory countryto international treaty or organisation거주자 (n) geo-ju-ja resident
거소 (n) geo-so residence, address, dwelling place
공증 (n) gong-jeung notarisation
구비 (adj) gu-bi equipped with, having necessary items
구비서류 (n) gu-bi-seo-ryu required documents
국내거소사실 (n) gug-nae-geo-so-sa-sil domestic residency
국내거소신고증 (n) gug-nae-geo-so-sin-go-jeung Domestic Residence Report Certificate
해당서류 (n) hae-dang-seo-ryu relevant documents, pertinent papers
학과시험 (n) hag-gwa-si-heom written test
한함 (adv) han-ham only, limited to
확인서 (n) hwag-in-seo confirmation, proof, check
확인용 (n) hwag-in-yong verification, validation
입국여부 (n) ib-gug-yeo-bu entry status, immigration status
임시면허증 (n) im-si-myeon-heo-jeung temporary licence
인적사항 (n) in-jeog-sa-hang personal details
재학 (n) jae-hag student enrolment, school attendance
재직 (n) jae-jig employment
재외 (n) jae-oe expatriate
재외동포 (n) jae-oe-dong-po overseas Koreanumbrella term covering both 재외국민 jae-oe-gug-min, Korean nationals living abroad, and 외국국적동포 oe-gug-gug-jeog-dong-po, Koreans who have foreign nationality재외국민 (n) jae-oe-gug-min Korean national living abroad
자국 (n) ja-gug home country, homeland
증명서 (n) jeung-myeong-seo certificate
진위여부 (n) jin-wi-yeo-bu authenticity, truth or falsehood
주민등록증 (n) ju-min-deung-rog-jeung Resident Registration Card
주민센터 (n) ju-min-sen-teo community services centre
내역 (n) nae-yeog detail, description, itemisation
외국국적동포 (n) oe-gug-gug-jeog-dong-po person of Korean ethnicity who holds foreign citizenship, member of the Korean diasporalit. foreign country nationality compatriot외국인등록증 (n) oe-gug-in-deung-rog-jeung Alien Registration Card
외국면허 (n) oe-gug-myeon-heo foreign driving licence
외국면허증 (n) oe-gug-myeon-heo-jeung foreign driving licence
사본 (n) sa-bon copy, transcript
세금계산서 (n) se-geum-gye-san-seo tax invoice
시험면제 (n) si-heom-myeon-je test exemption
수수료 (n) su-su-ryo fee, charge, commission
운전면허증 (n) un-jeon-myeon-heo-jeung driving licence
원본 (n) weon-bon original
여부 (n) yeo-bu status, whether or not
영문이름 (n) yeong-mun-i-reum English namelit. English script name연습면허증 (n) yeon-seub-myeon-heo-jeung learner's permit
유효 (n) yu-hyo validity
유효기간 (n) yu-hyo-gi-gan expiry date, period of validity
유의사항 (n) yu-ui-sa-hang important information, points to consider, precautionary notes

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발견해내 (v) bal-gyeon-hae-nae to end up discovering
인물 (n) deung-jang-in-mul character (novel, play, film)
둘러본 (adj) dul-reo-bon looking around, browsing
가시를 잔뜩 세운 (vp) ga-si-reul jan-ddeug se-un bristling with thorns
혈당 (n) hyeol-dang blood sugar
혈당 스파이크 (np) hyeol-dang seu-pa-i-keu blood sugar spike, sugar rush
자태 (n) ja-tae appearance, figure, posture
진열하 (v) jin-yeol-ha to be display, show, exhibit
세운 (adj) se-un raised, established, standing up, erect
터이 (v) teo-i to be opened up, cleared, burst open
우아함 (n) u-a-ham elegance, grace

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바코드 (n) ba-ko-deu barcode
꼬이 (v) ggo-i to go wrong, get messed up, be tangled
꽂힌 (adj) ggoj-hin placed, embedded, stuck in
기억해내 (v) gi-eog-hae-nae to manage to remember, recall
기억하려 (v) gi-eog-ha-ryeo to try to remember
공고 (n) gong-go notice, public announcement, advertisement
공고문 (n) gong-go-mun notice, public announcement, advertisement
군데군데 (adv) gun-de-gun-de here and there, in various places
해주 (v) hae-ju to get to do
읽어보 (v) ilg-eo-bo to try reading
이맘때 (adv) i-mam-ddae around this time, at this time of year
자연스러운 (adj) ja-yeon-seu-reo-un natural, unaffected
메모장 (n) me-mo-jang notepad, notebook
모습이 보이 (vp) mo-seub-i bo-i to come into view, appear
면담하 (v) myeon-dam-ha to interview
내려주 (v) nae-ryeo-ju to provide, offer
내려준 (adj) nae-ryeo-jun provided, offered
네모나 (v) ne-mo-na to be square, rectangular
네모난 (adj) ne-mo-nan square, rectangular
눈치 보지 않 (vp) nun-ci bo-ji anh to not be worried what others think, uninhibited, inconsiderate
눈인사 (n) nun-in-sa nod (greeting)
눈인사를 하 (vp) nun-in-sa-reul ha to greet with a nod of the head
스텝 (n) seu-teb step
신경을 쓰 (vp) sin-gyeong-eul sseu to vcare about st, be concerned about st, (neg)to nto be bothered abut st
손글씨 (n) son-geul-ssi handwriting
투정 (n) tu-jeong complaint, grumble
여하튼 (adv) yeo-ha-teun anyway, at any rate, regardless
(adj) yeon opening, launching

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10대 (adj) 10dae teenage
애완용 (n) ae-wan-yong pet (animal)lit. [something] to use for loving and playing with; contrast 반려동물 ban-ryeo-dong-mul, companion animals, emphasizing their role as family members rather than just pets알아두 (v) al-a-du to learn and remember, note for future reference
아늑하 (v) a-neug-ha to be cosy, snug
아늑해지 (v) a-neug-hae-ji to become cosy, snug
받아주 (v) bad-a-ju to accept, welcome
바뀌어가 (v) ba-ggwi-eo-ga to gradually change
밤낮없이 (adv) bam-naj-eobs-i day and night, continuously, all the time, without restinglit. without day and night (ie putting in constant effort with no consideration to the time)뻑뻑하 (v) bbeog-bbeog-ha to be dry, stiff, coarse, dense, difficult
뻑뻑해지 (v) bbeog-bbeog-hae-ji to become dry, stiff, coarse, dense, difficult
뻑뻑해진 (adj) bbeog-bbeog-hae-jin dry, stiff, coarse, dense, difficult
비평집 (n) bi-pyeong-jib collection of literary criticism
채워가 (v) cae-weo-ga to gradually fill up, continue filling
채워지 (v) cae-weo-ji to become filled-up, complete
치비들 (n) ci-bi little_one
대침 (n) dae-cim large needle, minute hand (clock)
당황스럽 (v) dang-hwang-seu-reob to fluster, embarrass, puzzle, bewilder, disconcert, confuse
따뜻이 (adv) dda-ddeus-i warmly, with friendship
때빼고 광내 (vp) ddae-bbae-go gwang-nae to give st a scrub and polish
돌연변이 (n) dol-yeon-byeon-i mutation, mutantlit. sudden change둘 사이는 (np) dul sa-i-neun relationship (between two people)lit. between the two개운하 (v) gae-un-ha to be refreshed, relieved
깜빡이 (v) ggam-bbag-i to blink, flicker, flash
김치녀 (n) gim-ci-nyeo gold-digger, exploitative womanderogatory, misogynist골똘하 (v) gol-ddol-ha to be absorbed, preoccupied
귀로 흘리 (vp) gwi-ro heul-ri to let things go in one ear and out the other, pay no attention to what is said, disregard advice, ignore criticismlit. to [let things] flow through the ear헤어진 (adj) he-eo-jin separated, parted, broken
헌칠하 (v) heon-cil-ha to be handsome, tall and well-built, imposing
히죽히죽 (ideo) hi-jug-hi-jug grinning, smirking, simpering
힘 하나 들이지 않고 (adv) him ha-na deul-i-ji anh-go effortlessly, without expending any effort, with great ease
홀가분하 (v) hol-ga-bun-ha to be lighthearted, carefree
읽어가 (v) ilg-eo-ga to read continually
쫓겨난 (adj) jjoc-gyeo-nan expelled, kicked out, fired, chased away
쪽지 (n) jjog-ji slip of paper, note
주력하 (v) ju-ryeog-ha to focus on, concentrate on, prioritise
목이 빠져라 (adv) mog-i bba-jyeo-ra eagerly, impatiently, intenselylit. [until] one's neck fall off몽땅 (adv) mong-ddang entirely, completely, without exception
무심하 (v) mu-sim-ha to be indifferent, neglectful
남초 (n) nam-co male-dominated space, manosphere< 남성 초과 nam-seong co-gwa, excess of men나날 (adv) na-nal day by day
눌러주 (v) nul-reo-ju to press, suppress, push down, control
눈이 빠져라 (adv) nun-i bba-jyeo-ra eagerly, impatiently, intenselylit. [until] one's eyes fall out온 마음을 (adv) on ma-eum-eul wholeheartedly, devotedly
품어주 (v) pum-eo-ju to embrace
세끼 (n) se-ggi young animal, (derog., very offensive) bastard
세끼 (n) se-ggi three meals
서평 (n) seo-pyeong book review
서평집 (n) seo-pyeong-jib collection of book reviews
스플린터 (n) seu-peul-rin-teo splinter
소원하 (v) so-weon-ha to wish for, hope for, desire
쌓아두 (v) ssah-a-du to stack up, pile up
수소문하 (v) su-so-mun-ha to seek out, ask around, inquire
틈만 나면 (adv) teum-man na-myeon whenever there was a spare moment, at every opportunitylit. if only a gap (opportunity) arises튼튼해지 (v) teun-teun-hae-ji to become sturdy, strong
의심스러운 (adj) ui-sim-seu-reo-un suspicious, fishy
여초 (n) yeo-co female-dominated space< 여성 초과 yeo-seong co-gwa, excess of women열렬히 (adv) yeol-ryeol-hi enthusiastically, passionately

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빨아들이 (v) bbal-a-deul-i to drain, absorb, soak in, suck in, inhale
더디 (v) deo-di to be slow, tardy
잠자코 (adv) jam-ja-ko silently, quietly, calmly
잠잠하 (v) jam-jam-ha to be silent, still
잠잠히 (adv) jam-jam-hi silently, quietly, calmly
지금 와서 생각해보면 (vp) ji-geum wa-seo saeng-gag-hae-bo-myeon looking back now, come to think of itlit. coming to now, and then if trying to think맥없이 (adv) maeg-eobs-i listlessly, despairinglylit. without a pulse (v) maj to greet, receive (a guest)
모른 (adj) mo-reun not knowing, ignoring
(v) mud to bury
내버려두 (v) nae-beo-ryeo-du to leave st be, leave st alone, leave as is, leave untouched, neglect, abandon

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아이스아메리카노 (n) a-i-seu-a-me-ri-ka-no iced americano
알려준 (adj) al-ryeo-jun informed, told, divulged, explained, instructed
병자 (n) byeong-ja invalid, patient, sick person
(ideo) cug collapsing, limp, droopy
어리숙하 (v) eo-ri-sug-ha to be naive, gullible, unsophisticated
으이그 (excl) eu-i-geu ugh!, yuck!
과장해서 (adv) gwa-jang-hae-seo exaggeratedly, dramatically
한없이 (adv) han-eobs-i endlessly, boundlessly
흘기 (v) heul-gi to glance, stare, scowl, glower
활기차게 (adv) hwal-gi-ca-ge forcefully, vigorously, energetically
(adj) jin made, formed, built
(ideo) pig laughing suddenly, moving quickly
풀린 (adj) pul-rin loose, undone, unraveled, disheveled, relaxed, solved, released
야무지게 (adv) ya-mu-ji-ge firmly

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앤드 (conj) aen-deu and
안색 (n) an-saeg complexionused as a proxy for internal state, such as health, fatigue, or emotional upset바리스타 (n) ba-ri-seu-ta barista
뿜어내 (v) bbum-eo-nae to emit, fume, puff, smoke, spout, spurt
차분히 (adv) ca-bun-hi calmly, tranquilly, placidly
차려입 (v) ca-ryeo-ib to be well-dressed
침범하 (v) cim-beon-ha to intrude, encroach, invade
드로잉 (n) deu-ro-ing drawing
음원 사이트 (np) eum-weon sa-i-teu music-streaming site
가정집 (n) ga-jeong-jib private residence, family house
가라 앉히 (vp) ga-ra anj-hi to calm down, sink, settle
끌어들이 (v) ggeul-eo-deul-i to draw in, bring in, attract, involve
꾸민 (adj) ggu-min feigned, fabricated, concocted< 꾸미 ggu-mi고상하 (v) go-sang-ha to be elegant, refined, graceful
하루하루 (adv) ha-ru-ha-ru each day, day by day
헐떡이 (v) heol-ddeog-i to pant, gasp, catch one's breath
홀린 (adj) hol-rin bewitched, enchanted, possessed
호프스 (n) ho-peu-seu hopes
환기 (n) hwan-gi ventilation
입고하 (v) ib-go-ha to buy in stock, warehouse goods
적어놓 (v) jeog-eo-noh to write down
매대 (n) mae-dae counter, display stand
메모해놓 (v) me-mo-hae-noh to make a memo, write a note
몽환 (n) mong-hwan dream, fantasy, trance, reverie
물량 (n) mul-ryang quantity, amount, number
문화센터 (n) mun-hwa-sen-teo cultural centre
늘 하던 (adv) neul ha-deon as usual, according to habit
피어스 (n) pi-eo-seu fears
통제하 (v) tong-je-ha to control, regulate, restrict
우선순위 (n) u-seon-sun-wi order of priority, order of importance
완벽히 (adv) wan-byeog-hi perfectly
열어놓 (v) yeol-eo-noh to leave open

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애호가 (n) ae-ho-ga enthusiast, fan
비애호가 (n) bi-ae-ho-ga non-enthusiast
벽면 (n) byeog-myeon adjoining_wall
채운 (adj) cae-un filled up, full to the brim, full to capacity
(adj) can full, satisfactory
(n) dde tantrum, whining, obstinacy, stubborn insistence
떼쓰 (v) dde-sseu to throw a tantrum, obstinately insistlit. to use tantrums후텁지근하 (v) hu-teob-ji-geun-ha to be humid, sultry, muggy, sweltering
밀어내 (v) mil-eo-nae to push aside, push away
밀어낸 (adj) mil-eo-naen pushing aside, pushing away
로망 (n) ro-mang romance, romantic novel< Ger. Roman

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6월 (n) 6-weol June (6th month)
배웅 (n) bae-ung farewell, sendoff
빼꼼히 (ideo) bbae-ggom-hi peeking, peeping,
벨벳 (n) bel-bes velvet
(ideo) ddig clicking, ticking, beeping
근엄하 (v) geun-eom-ha to be austere, solemn, grave
긍정하 (v) geung-jeong-ha to acknowledge, feel positive about
근무 외 시간 (adv) geun-mu oe si-gan outside business hours
깃들 (v) gis-deul to pervade, saturate
혼자말 (n) hon-ja-mal talking to oneself, soliloquy
일터 (n) il-teo workplace
진찰하 (v) jin-cal-ha to examine, make a medical diagnosis
맞장구치 (v) maj-jang-gu-ci to agree
몰아붙이 (v) mol-a-but-i to push, drive
뭐니뭐니 (adv) mweo-ni-mweo-ni when all is said and donelit. what is it, what is it파묻히 (v) pa-mud-hi to be buried, snuggled, immersed, engrossed
편안해함 (n) pyeon-an-hae-ham comfort, relaxation
소외시키 (v) so-oe-si-ki to be marginalised, excluded

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알아맞히 (v) al-a-maj-hi to guess, figure out
반가워하 (v) ban-ga-weo-ha to be pleased, glad, happy< 반갑 ban-gab부끄럼 (n) bu-ggeu-reom shyness
초인종 (n) co-in-jong doorbell
음소리 (n) eum-so-ri sound소리 so-ri is the general term for "sound", but 음소리 eum-so-ri implies a more specific or nuanced sound, or can be used in a more technical context like linguistics or music구경시키 (v) gu-gyeong-si-ki to show, take sb round
귀여운걸 (n) gwi-yeo-un-geol cute person, cute thing
인자하 (v) in-ja-ha to be benevolent
이웃 사촌 (np) i-us sa-con close neighbourlit. a neighbour who is as close as a cousin자수보자기 (n) ja-su-bo-ja-gi embroidered clothtraditionally used to carry, protect, or present items by folding and knotting the fabric뭉클하 (v) mung-keul-ha to be touched, moved
(n) pye nuisance, bother
색동보자기 (n) saeg-dong-bo-ja-gi striped wrapping clothtraditionally used to carry, protect, or present items by folding and knotting the fabric; traditionally uses five primary colors (red, blue, yellow, white, black) representing the five elements (오방색, o-bang-saeg), symbolising harmony, good luck, and warding off evil spirits상냥하 (v) sang-nyang-ha to be kind, gentle, sweet
싱긋 (ideo) sing-geus grinning, smiling fleetingly

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(n) bbi to sprain, twist
삐끗 (ideo) bbi-ggeus stumbling, twisting
삐끗하 (v) bbi-ggeus-ha to stumble, misstep, twist, go awry
담쟁이 (n) dam-jaeng-i ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata
담쟁이덩굴 (n) dam-jaeng-i-deong-gul ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata
덩굴 (n) deong-gul vine
돌로 지은 (adj) dol-ro ji-eun built of stone
어딜 (adv) eo-dil where< 어디를 eo-di-reul길을 내 (vp) gil-eul nae to clear a path, open up a passage
구두 굽 (np) gu-du gub heel of a shoe
호화 (n) ho-hwa luxury, top-flight
장엄하 (v) jang-eom-ha to be majestic, grand, awe-inspiring
절룩거리 (v) jeol-rug-geo-ri to limp, twist (ankle)
(v) jjoe to bask in, warm os, be exposed to
내기 (n) nae-gi making, taking out
펑펑 (ideo) peong-peong profusely, lavishly, gushing, bursting, exploding
폴카 (n) pol-ka polka
손짓 (n) son-jis gesture, hand-signal
틀어박히 (v) teul-eo-bag-hi to stay indoors, not go out, seclude os

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마주친 (adj) ma-ju-cin encountering, coming into contact with

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비단옷 (n) bi-dan-os silk clothes
초대장 (n) co-dae-jang invitation card
어색해하 (v) eo-saeg-hae-ha to feel awkward, embarrassed, uncomfortable
그을리 (v) geu-eul-ri to be scorched, sunburned
그을린 (adj) geu-eul-rin scorched, sunburned
꽃밭 속의 망아지처럼 (adv) ggoc-bat sog-ui mang-a-ji-ceo-reom innocently, naively, over-optimistically, out-of-placelit. like a foal in a flowerbed이럴 때 (adv) i-reol ddae at a time like this
포플린 (n) po-peul-rin poplin

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보낸 (adj) bo-naen sent, despatched, delivered
다녀간 (adj) da-nyeo-gan visited, dropped by
엄하 (v) eom-ha to be stern, strict, rigorous, severe
감동하 (v) gam-dong-ha to be moved, touched, impressed
꽃향기 (n) ggoc-hyang-gi floral scent, flower fragrance
흐뭇하 (v) heu-mus-ha to be content, gratified, pleased, satisfied
진귀하 (v) jin-gwi-ha to be rare, precious
커다래지 (v) keo-da-rae-ji to become big, grow large
커다래진 (adj) keo-da-rae-jin bigger, larger
키운 (adj) ki-un raised, grown, cultivated, nurtured
마친 (adj) ma-cin finished, completed
나이 드신 (adj) na-i deu-sin elderlyhonorific; lit. having accumulated (entered) age솔방울 (n) sol-bang-ul pinecone

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(adj) deun contained, included< 들향수병 (n) hyang-su-byeong perfume bottle
장미꽃 (n) jang-mi-ggoc rose-blossom
지피 (v) ji-pi to light, start a fire, burn
눈시울 (n) nun-si-ul eyelid
(n) syol shawl
(n) yeong spirit

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비둘기 (n) bi-dul-gi bluish-grey
데리고 오 (vp) de-ri-go o to deliver, bring sb swlit. to go and bring갓난아기 (n) gas-nan-a-gi newborn baby
가엾은 사람 (np) ga-yeobs-eun sa-ram poor soul, person in need
건넨 (adj) geon-nen conveyed, handed over, passed on
그래서 말인데 (vp) geu-rae-seo mal-in-de so the thing is..., that's why I'm saying..., so about that..., which reminds me..., speaking of which..., on that note...shifts the topic or introduces a related point꽃다발 (n) ggoc-da-bal bouquet, bunch of flowers
기쁘게 해 드리 (vp) gi-bbeu-ge hae deu-ri to make sb (respected) happy, to please sb (respected)
기척 (n) gi-ceog sensing (eg by hearing), awareness
합창하 (v) hab-cang-ha to sing in chorus, say as one
할 말 (np) hal mal something to say
난롯불 (n) nan-ros-bul fire (in a hearth)
성경책 (n) seong-gyeong-caeg Bible
성탄 (n) seong-tan Christmaslit. holy birth

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벽시계 (n) byeog-si-gye wall clock
떨어지 (v) ddeol-eo-ji to be separated, distant
떨어져 (v) ddeol-eo-jyeo to be separated, distant< ddeol-eo-ji, to fall덥히 (v) deob-hi to warm, heat up
기쁜 (adj) gi-bbeun happy, joyful, glad
기대에 어긋나지 않 (vp) gi-dae-e eo-geus-na-ji anh to not fall short of expectations, live up to expectations
군인용 (n) gun-in-yong military uniform
할일 (n) hal-il task, duty
후원회 (n) hu-weon-hoe aid association, supporters' club
화장수 (n) hwa-jang-su lotion, toner
말문 (n) mal-mun speech, act of speaking, utterancelit. speech gate말문이 막히 (vp) mal-mun-eul mag-hi to be speechlesslit. to have one's speech gate blocked말문이 트이 (vp) mal-mun-eul teu-i to find one's voicelit. to have one's speech gate opened말문을 열리 (vp) mal-mun-eul yeo-ri to speak, pipe up, utterlit. to open one's speech gate사는 (adj) sa-neun buying
실내화 (n) sil-nae-hwa slippers
유달리 (adv) yu-dal-ri uniquely, exceptionally, especially, unusually

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본명 (n) bon-myeong real name
돋보이 (v) dod-bo-i to be striking, flattering, stand out
금발머리 (n) geum-bal-meo-ri blond hair
함박눈 (n) ham-bag-nun large snowflake
저도 모르게 (adv) jeo-do mo-reu-ge unconsciously, involuntarily, couldn't help butlit. even I not knowingly말씨 (n) mal-ssi way of speaking, diction
나간 (adj) na-gan going out, leaving
포옥 (ideo) po-og deeply
생사 (n) saeng-sa life and death
사상자 (n) sa-sang-ja casualty
티가 나 (vp) ti-ga na to be obviouslit. the signs grow의젓하 (v) ui-jeos-ha to be mature, sensible, dignified
예쁘장하 (v) ye-bbeu-jang-ha to be pretty, handsome, lovely

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북군 (n) bug-gun Union states (US Civil War)
뜨개질 (n) ddeu-gae-jil knitting, knitwork
뜨개질하 (v) ddeu-gae-jil-ha to knit
공단 (n) gong-dan authority, agency
입력되 (v) ib-ryeog-doe to be entered, input
전쟁터 (n) jeon-jaeng-teo battlefield
종군 (adv) jong-gun with the army, embedded in the military, serving as
메인화면 (n) me-in-hwa-myeon main screen
남군 (n) nam-gun Confederate states (US Civil War)
삭제되 (v) sag-je-doe to be deleted, erased
시험장 (n) si-heom-jong test centre, examination office
운전면허 (n) un-jeon-myeon-heo driving licence

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배려하 (v) bae-ryeo-ha to be considerate, thoughtful, caring
발탁 (n) bal-tag selection, choice
반하 (v) ban-ha to fall in love, be lovestruck, captivated, attracted
불공평하 (v) bul-gong-pyeong-ha to be unfair, unjust
철이 없 (vp) ceol-i eobs to be immature, lacking in common sense
청혼 (n) ceong-hon marriage proposal
간절히 (adv) gan-jeol-hi eagerly, desperately
글쓰 (v) geul-sseu to write, be a writer
그랜드 (adj) geu-raen-deu grand
화목하 (v) hwa-mog-ha to be harmonious, peaceful, united
자상하 (v) ja-sang-ha to be kind, considerate, thoughtful, courteous
말괄량이 (n) mal-gwal-ryang-i tomboy
난롯가 (n) nan-ros-ga fireside
성홍열 (n) seong-hong-yeol scarlet fever, scarlatina
손녀딸 (n) son-nyeo-ddal granddaughter
틈틈이 (adv) teum-teum-i in one's spare time, at odd moments
의젓함 (n) ui-jeos-ham maturity

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거슬리 (v) geo-seul-ri to be annoying, bothersome, irritated, offended
고정하 (v) go-jeong-ha to be fixed
귀족 (n) gwi-jog aristocrat, nobleman, posh person
후드티 (n) hu-deu-ti hoodie, hooded T-shirt
후끈거리 (v) hu-ggeun-geo-ri to be hot, flushed, feverish
이제 막 (adv) i-je mag just now, at this very moment막 can mean "just now" by itself, but adding '이제' implies that it relates to something that has been anticipated or delayed 잘라 내 (vp) jal-ra nae to cut off, remove, edit, trim
몰아내 (v) mol-a-nae to ban, oust, purge, dislodge
래빗 (n) rae-bis rabbit
새것 (n) sae-geos new thing
시무룩하 (v) si-mu-rug-ha to be morose, glum, sullen
소장하 (v) so-jang-ha stock, keep, own
(n) ti T-shirt
예를 들면 (adv) ye-reul deul-myeon for example, for instancelit. if you take an example

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애플파이 (n) ae-peul-pa-i apple pie
뻥긋 (ideo) bbeong-geus opening and closing the mouth
뻥긋거리 (v) bbeong-geus-geo-ri to move one's lips slightly
뻥긋하 (v) bbeong-geus-ha to open one's mouth
빈둥거리 (v) bin-dung-geo-ri to idle away, loaf around
찬송가 (n) can-song-ga hymn
치킨너깃 (n) ci-kin-neo-gis chicken nugget
감자튀김 (n) gam-ja-twi-gim french fries, skinny chips
해고되 (v) hae-go-doe to be dismissed, discharged, sacked, fired
클래식 (adj) keul-rae-sig classical, (n) classic
무언극 (n) mu-eon-geug pantomime
(adj) naen paid
패스트푸드 (n) pae-seu-teu-pu-deu fast food
서비스 (n) seo-bi-seu service< service실직 (n) sil-jig unemployment
실직 수당 (np) sil-jig su-dang unemployment benefit
수당 (n) su-dang allowance, bonus
순전히 (adv) sun-jeon-hi genuinely
의무화하 (v) ui-mu-hwa-ha to make st obligatory, mandatory

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알아본 (adj) al-a-bon investigating, recognising, identifying
앞면에 (adv) ap-myeon-e on the front
차양 (n) ca-yang visor, shade, awning
추방하 (v) cu-bang-ha to deport, banish, expel
도통 (adv) do-tong entirely, utterly
뒷면에 (adv) dwis-myeon-e overleaf, on the back
공공장소 (n) gong-gong-jang-so public place
공약 (n) gong-yag pledge
권한 (n) gweon-han power, authorisation
매 정시에 (adv) mae jeong-si-e every hour on the hour
너 나 할 것 없이 (adv) neo na hal geos eobs-i everyone without exception, everyone regardless of status, everyone irrespective of characteristicslit. you, I, without doing anything느닷없이 (adv) neu-das-eobs-i abruptly, all of a sudden, precipitately갑자기 gabjagi also means "suddenly", but 느닷없이 has a stronger nuance of "out of the blue" or "without any notice"레깅스 (n) re-ging-seu leggings
서선 (adv) seo-seon gradually, hesitatingly
쑥스럽 (v) ssug-seu-reob to be shy, awkward, gauche
쑥스러운 (adj) ssug-seu-reo-un shy, awkward, gauche
통행금지 (n) tong-haeng-geum-ji curfew, travel restriction

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비틀거리며 (v) bi-teul-geo-ri to stagger, totter, stumble
출마하 (v) cul-ma-ha to stand for election, run for office
가운 (n) ga-un dressing-gown
깡충거리 (v) ggang-cung-geo-ri to skip, hop, jump
잠옷 바람에 (np) jam-os ba-ram-e wearing pyjamaslit. in the wind → casually; implies being dressed in something light or informal밀어붙이 (v) mil-eo-but-i to use brute force, steamroll, bulldoze, press aheadlit. push and stick onto뭉치 (n) mung-ci bundle, package, bunch
살 먹 (vp) sal meog to be older, agelit. eat/take years티격태격하 (v) ti-gyeog-tae-gyeog-ha to bicker, quarrel
의기양양하 (v) ui-gi-yang-yang-ha to be triumphant, elated

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다음번 (n) da-eum-beon next time
끄윽 (ideo) ggeu-eug burping, gulping, hiccuping
끌어올리 (v) ggeul-eo-ol-ri to pull up, raise, heave up
재미있어하 (v) jae-mi-iss-eo-ha to be amused, find st amusing, have fun
(n) jis deed, act
조롱하 (v) jo-rong-ha to ridicule, deride, mock
물세례 (n) mul-se-rye soaking, dousing
냄새쟁 (n) naem-sae-jaeng stinker, malodorous person
통쾌하 (v) tong-kwae-ha to be delightful, glorious fun

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번화하 (v) beon-hwa-ha to be bustling, thriving, flourishing
비아냥거리 (v) bi-a-nyang-geo-ri to be sarcastic, taunt, mock, sneer
비록 (conj) bi-rog even though, although
차도 (n) ca-do roadway, thoroughfare
찻길 (n) cas-gil road
다급하 (v) da-geub-ha to be urgent
단호하 (v) dan-ho-ha to be resolute, determined
들썩이 (v) deul-sseog-i to shrug
뒤집어 쓰 (vp) dwi-jib-eo sseu to cover os with st, take responsibility for stlit. to wear st that is turned over홈통 (n) hom-tong gutter, conduit, trench, drainpipe
휴대용 (adj) hyu-dae-yong portable
종이쪽지 (n) jong-i-jjog-ji piece of paper, note
조롱 (n) jo-rong ridicule
카세트테이프 (n) ka-se-teu-te-i-peu video cassette
마저 (n) ma-jeo remainder
미운 (adj) mi-un ugly, upsetting, hatefulcan also be used endearingly, in the sense of "little rascals": 미운 세 살, the three-year-old scamps너무하 (v) neo-mu-ha to be excessive, go too far
놀림감 (n) nol-rim-gam butt of a joke, laughing stock, mockery
사정하 (v) sa-jeong-ha to plead, beg
시끌벅적 (ideo) si-ggeul-beog-jeog boisterous, bustling, lively, noisy
시끌벅적하 (v) si-ggeul-beog-jeog-ha to be boisterous, bustling, lively, noisy
쇼핑백 (n) syo-ping-baeg shopping-bag
의아해하 (n) ui-a-hae-ha to be puzzled, quizzical, doubtful, bewildered
요강 (n) yo-gang chamber pot

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불쾌하 (v) bul-kwae-ha to be hurt, offended
대놓 (v) dae-noh to expose, bring st into the open, be outspoken, blunt
대놓고 (adv) dae-noh-go openly, outspokenly, blatantly, bluntly
달래지 (v) dal-rae-ji to be soothed, calmed
뒤룩뒤룩하 (v) dwi-rug-dwi-rug-ha to be corpulent, obese, fat
얼마 전까지는 (adv) eol-ma jeon-gga-ji-neun until recently
경쾌하 (v) gyeong-kwae-ha to be cheerful, jaunty, breezy
자기주장 (n) ja-gi-ju-jang self-assertiveness
집착하 (v) jib-cag-ha to be obsessed with, fixated onwith preceding -e지혜롭 (v) ji-hye-rob to be wise
속상해하 (v) sog-sang-hae-ha to get upset, feel bad
수치심 (n) su-ci-sim shame, humiliation

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아이스링크장 (n) a-i-seu-ring-keu-jang ice-rink
바글거리 (v) ba-geul-geo-ri to be crowded, swarming, teeming
방독면 (n) bang-dog-myeon gas-mask
방탄유리 (n) bang-tan-yu-ri bulletproof glass
칙칙거리 (v) cig-cig-geo-ri to splutter, hiss
대피하 (v) dae-pi-ha evacuate
들이마시 (v) deul-i-ma-si to inhale, breathe in
들이마신 (adj) deul-i-ma-sin inhaling, breathing in
엉터리 (v) eong-teo-ri to be nonsense, fraudulent, fake
가까이서 살펴보니 (adv) ga-gga-i-seo sal-pyeo-bo-ni upon closer inspection
가져온 (adj) ga-jyeo-on brought
김 서린 창 (np) gim seo-rin cang steamed-up window
흘낏 (n) heul-ggis glance
휴교 (n) hyu-gyo school closure
자기감정 (n) ja-gi-gam-jeong personal feelings
잔소리하 (v) jan-so-ri-ha to nag, nitpick, scold
젖살 (n) jeoj-sal puppy-fat, baby-fat
찐득하 (v) jjin-deug-ha to be sticky, glutinous
줄을 서 (vp) jul-eul seo to stand in line, queue
코코아 (n) ko-ko-a hot chocolate, cocoa
맨 뒤에 (np) maen dwi-e at the very back
머신 (n) meo-sin machine
미술 작품 (np) mi-sul jag-pum artwork
내뿜 (v) nae-bbum to emit, spit out, spew, discharge
내-린 (adj) nae-rin brewed (coffee)
내린 커피 (np) nae-rin keo-pi drip coffee
놀이 기구 (np) nol-i gi-gu amusement park ride, playground equipment
포동포동하 (v) po-dong-po-dong-ha to be plump, chubby
새겨지 (v) sae-gyeo-ji to be engraved, imprinted
서리 (v) seo-ri to be covered with, permeated by, filled with
서린 (adj) seo-rin covered with, permeated by, filled with

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아니란 말이다 (ph) a-ni-ran mal-i-da I said no!lit. it is a word that it is not; conveys strong disagreement or frustration; 아니란 말야 aniran malya is the colloquial form대피 (n) dae-pi evacuation
따갑 (v) dda-gab to sting, scorch, prickle
따가운 (adj) dda-ga-un stinging, scorching, prickling
뜯어지 (v) ddeud-eo-ji to be torn off, ripped off
등줄기 (n) deung-jul-gi backbone, small of the back
언성 (n) eon-seong voice
으스스 (ideo) eu-seu-seu eerily, spookily
껄껄 (ideo) ggeol-ggeol chuckling, guffawing
(v) guj to be unpleasant, gloomy, difficult
후회스럽 (v) hu-hoe-seu-reob to be sorry, regret
형편없 (v) hyeong-pyeon-eobs to be awful, terrible
이따위 (adv) i-dda-wi like this, in this wayconveys a strongly negative judgment or even contempt정신을 팔 (vp) jeong-sin-eul pal to lose focus, become distractedlit. to sell one's mind조각조각 (ideo) jo-gag-jo-gag in pieces, torn asunder
막힌 (adj) mag-hin blocked off, enclosed, clogged up
무안하 (v) mu-an-ha to be embarrassed, ashamed
시커멓 (v) si-keo-meoh to be jet black, filthy
소동 (n) so-dong commotion, fuss
소셜 (adj) so-syeol social
수밖에 (adv) su-bagg-e cant't help but be, can't be anything other than, is bound to be< 수밖에 없숙인 (adj) sug-in bowing, lowered head
용납하 (v) yong-nab-ha to tolerate, let st happen, pardon

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범행 (n) beom-haeng crime, offence
어수선하 (v) eo-su-seon-ha to be messy, disorganised
은총 (n) eun-cong blessing, grace
검지 (n) geom-ji forefinger, index finger
증거물 (n) jeung-geo-mul evidencephysical object or item that serves as proof, distinct from 증거 jeunggeo, which can be any form of evidence (eg testimony, document)푸짐하 (v) pu-jim-ha to be plentiful, generous
색색 (n) saeg-saeg various colours, (adj) multicoloured
특공대 (n) teug-gong-dae commando, special forces
연습장 (n) yeon-seub-jang exercise book, practice area

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반가움 (n) ban-ga-um delight, joy
비판받 (v) bi-pan-bad to receive criticism
출시하 (v) cul-si-ha to release, launch
그래픽카드 (n) geu-rae-pig-ka-deu graphics cardPC꾸지람 (n) ggu-ji-ram rebuke, scolding
견적 (n) gyeon-jeog quotation, estimate, build spec
행복감 (n) haeng-bog-gam happiness, contentment
임원 (n) im-weon executive, director
크런치바 (n) keu-reon-ci-ba Crunchie barUK confectionery남긴 (adj) nam-gin remainder, leftover
라데온 (n) ra-de-on RadeonCPU made by AMD라이언바 (n) ra-i-eon-ba Lion barUK confectionery라이젠 (n) ra-i-jen RyzenCPU made by AMD라인업 (n) ra-in-eob lineup
선택해주 (v) seon-taeg-hae-ju to choose (for someone)

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초콜릿 덕후 (np) co-kol-ris deog-hu chocaholic
초콜릿 마니아 (np) co-kol-ris ma-ni-a love of chocolate
달달한 (v) dal-dal-ha to be sweet
단골손님 (n) dan-gol-son-nim regular customer, frequent customer
기겁 (n) gi-geob shock, alarm, fright
기한 (n) gi-han deadline, time-limit
할인하 (v) hal-in-ha to discount, reduce
이야기를 나누 (vp) i-ya-gi-reul na-nu talk, have a chat
캐러멜 (n) kae-reo-mel caramel
쾌활하 (v) kwae-hwal-ha to be cheerful, amiable
맞아주 (v) maj-a-ju to welcome, receive
미소를 짓 (vp) mi-so-reul jis to make, form, build, composelit. make a smile소비 기한 (n) so-bi gi-han best-before date
유통 (n) yu-tong distribution, circulation
유통 기한 (np) yu-tong gi-han expiration date

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어떤 (adv) eo-ddeon how
후련하 (v) hu-ryeon-ha to feel relieved
후련해지 (v) hu-ryeon-hae-ji to become relieved
후련해진 (adj) hu-ryeon-hae-jin relieved
나직이 (adv) na-jig-i softly, quietly, in a low voice

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브레이크댄싱 (n) beu-re-i-keu-daen-sing breakdancing
봉사단 (n) bong-sa-dan volunteer group, serivce corps, brigade
보수 유지 (np) bo-su yu-ji maintenance
창던지기 (n) cang-deon-ji-gi javelin
(ideo) daeng bong, clang
다이빙 (n) da-i-bing diving
돌아버리 (v) dol-a-beo-ri to go crazy, lose one's mind
강연 (n) gang-yeon lecture
걸린 (v) geol-rin hung up, suspended, trapped
글짓기 (n) geul-jis-gi creative writing
굽기 (n) gub-gi baking
견학 (n) gyeon-hag shadowing, observingwitnessing work for educational or training purposes활쏘기 (n) hwal-sso-gi archery
현대극 (n) hyeon-dae-gug modern play, contemporary play
장애물 (n) jang-ae-mul hurdle, obstacle
즉흥 (n) jeug-heung improvisation
주최 (n) ju-coe host country
죽마 (n) jug-ma stilts, best friend
클라리넷 (n) keul-ra-ri-nes clarinet
크럼핑 (n) keu-reom-ping krumping
킥복싱 (n) kig-bog-sing kick-boxing
멀리뛰기 (n) meol-ri-ddwi-gi long-jump
밀려나 (v) mil-ryeo-na to be pushed out, expelled
뇌외과 (n) noe-oe-gwa brain surgery
높이뛰기 (n) nop-i-ddwi-gi high-jump
사교춤 (n) sa-gyo-cum ballroom dancing
스쿠버 (n) seu-ku-beo scuba
시청 (n) si-ceong viewing, watching, ratings
수채화 (n) su-cae-hwa watercolour, watercolour painting
탑승 (n) tab-seung boarding
(n) taeb tap (sound)
트라이앵글 (n) teu-ra-i-aeng-geul triangle
트롬본 (n) teu-rom-bon trombone
우주국 (n) u-ju-gug space agency
워크숍 (n) weo-keu-syob workshop
양초 (n) yang-co candle

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방과 (n) bang-gwa after-class
방과 후 활동 (np) bang-gwa hu hwal-dong after-school activities, extracurricular events
빡빡하 (v) bbag-bbag-ha to be tight, stiff, rigid, demanding
단번에 (adv) dan-beon-e at once, in one go
단상 (n) dan-sang podium, platform, dais
떠돌아다니 (v) ddeo-dol-a-da-ni to wander around
꿰뚫 (v) ggwe-ddulh to pierce, penetrate, see through
이탤릭체 (n) i-tael-rig-ce italic font
자랑스러운 (adj) ja-rang-seu-reo-un smug, proud, boastful
지어낸 (adj) ji-eo-naen made up, fabricated
무덤덤하 (v) mu-deom-deom-ha to be adamant, unmoving
무시당하 (v) mu-si-dang-ha to be ignored, disregarded, disrespected, neglected
날카롭 (v) nal-ka-rob to be sharp, keen, acute
날카로운 (adj) nal-ka-ro-un sharp, keen, acute
낭만 (n) nang-man romance
노릇 (n) no-reus role, part
상장 (n) sang-jang award, certificate, diploma
상패 (n) sang-pae trophy, plaque
(adv) ssog completely
예뻐하 (v) ye-bbeo-ha to cherish, adore, spoil

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애절하 (v) ae-jeol-ha to be heartbreaking, sorrowful, desperate
반토막 (n) ban-to-mag half
초시계 (n) co-si-gye stopwatch
드린 (v) deu-rin given, offered, called
둘린 (v) dul-rin wrapped around, surrounded, encircled
검정개 (n) geom-jeong-gae black dog
길쭉하 (v) gil-jjug-ha to be extended, lanky, long, stretched out
고풍스러운 (adj) go-pung-seu-reo-un old-fashioned, antique
입은 (adj) ib-eun wearing, dressed infor things that are put on the torso내민 (adj) nae-min extended, offered
평온하 (v) pyeong-on-ha to be tranquil, calm, serene
리넨 (n) ri-nen linen
신기록 (n) sin-gi-rog new record

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비스킷 (n) bi-seu-kis biscuit
뒷정리 (n) dwis-jeong-ri tidying up, cleaning up, putting things back to rights
가엽 (v) ga-yeob to be pitiful, wretched
가여운 (adj) ga-yeo-un pitiful, wretched
장난스럽 (v) jang-nan-seu-reob to be mischievous, naughty
장난스러운 (adj) jang-nan-seu-reo-un mischievous, naughty
죄책감 (n) joe-caeg-gam guilt, remorse
마른행주 (n) ma-reun-haeng-ju dry cloth
맡은 (adj) mat-eun assigned, appointed, entrusted, responsible for
민트 (n) min-teu mint
나쁠 건 없 (vp) na-bbeul geon eobs can't hurt, would be no bad thing
늘 하던 대로 (adv) neul ha-deon dae-ro as usual, as always, according to custom, following habitlit. according to [what is] always done오물거리 (v) o-mul-geo-ri to nibble, mumble
생크림 (n) saeng-keu-rim whipped cream, crème fraîche
승마 (n) seung-ma horse-riding
싱크대 (n) sing-keu-dae sink (for washing)
유기농 (n) yu-gi-nong organic farming

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밤바람 (n) bam-ba-ram night breeze
보일 듯 말 듯한 (adj) bo-il deus mal deus-han barely visiblelit. as if it will be seen, as if it will not be seen대머리 (n) dae-meo-ri baldness, loss of hair
따듯하 (v) dda-deus-ha to be warm, friendly
들리 (v) deul-ri to be lifted, held
들린 (adj) deul-rin lifted, held
듬뿍 (ideo) deum-bbug to the brim, plentifully
둘러대 (v) dul-reo-dae to make an excuse, fabricate a story, deceive
골탕 (n) gol-tang trouble, hassle, difficultylit. beef-bone soup골탕 먹이 (vp) gol-tang meog-i to cause problems for sb, get sb into troublelit. to feed someone bone soup구부정하 (v) gu-bu-jeong-ha to be stooped, stoop, slouch
귀부인 (n) gwi-bu-in lady, primadonna
흉보 (v) hyung-bo to speak ill of
콧방귀 (n) kos-bang-gwi snort
콧방귀를 뀌 (vp) kos-bang-gwi-reul ggwi to turn one's nose up at st, pooh-pooh st
콧대 (n) kos-dae bridge of the nose
콧대가 꺾이 (vp) kos-dae-ga ggeogg-i to be humbledlit. to have the nose-bridge broken콧대가 높 (vp) kos-dae-ga nop to be arrogantlit. to have a high nose-bridge (v) maj to be hit, struck, beaten
미안하오 (exc) mi-an-ha-o heartfelt apologiesarchaic and very formal, rarely used in modern spoken Korean; belongs to the 하오체 (haoche) speech level, which was historically used by men of certain social standing speaking to equals or slightly lower-ranked individuals, or to show respect to elders in very formal settings; usage today is largely confined to historical dramas, literature, or very elderly speakers in specific, highly formal contexts외곽 (n) oe-gwag outskirts, edge, border
사악하 (v) sa-ag-ha to be evil, malicious, vile
사오 (v) sa-o to buy and bring back
사랑스러운 (adj) sa-rang-seu-reo-un lovely, adorable, cute
쏘아붙이 (v) sso-a-but-i to snap, speak sharply
탄산음료 (n) tan-san-eum-ryo fizzy drink, soft drink
윙크 (n) wing-keu wink
윙크하 (v) wing-keu-ha to wink
야만스럽 (v) ya-man-seu-reob to be savage, uncivilised
야생 (adj) ya-saeng wild

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청정제 (n) ceong-jeong-je freshener, purifier
댄싱 (n) daen-sing dancing
다음에야 (adv) da-eum-e-ya only_then
딱하 (v) ddag-ha to be pitiful, pathetic
동경하 (v) dong-gyeong-ha to yearn, long for
그릇장 (n) geu-reus-jang cupboard
굳게 (adv) gud-ge firmly, strongly
헤어스프레이 (n) he-eo-seu-peu-re-i hairspray
말끔히 (adv) mal-ggeum-hi neatly, meticulously, perfectly
물장난 (n) mul-jang-nan paddling, splashing
냉랭하 (v) naeng-raeng-ha to be icy, cold
오디션 (n) o-di-syeon audition
옮김 (n) olm-gim translation
페르시안 (adj) pe-reu-si-an Persian
상류층 (n) sang-ryu-ceung upper class, elite

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방수포 (n) bang-su-po waterproof fabric, oilcloth, tarpaulin
삐죽삐죽 (ideo) bbi-jug-bbi-jug jagged
책등 (n) caeg-deung spine of a book
덧대 (v) deos-dae to patch, add on, prop up
(v) gan going
가로세로 (adv) ga-ro-se-ro all over, length and breadth
근사한 (v) geun-sa-ha to be excellent, splendid, wonderful, impressive, approximate
고서 (n) go-seo ancient book, old book
홀륭하 (v) hol-ryung-ha to be excellent, splendid, magnificent, superb, wonderful, amazing, outstandingless common spelling of hul-ryung-ha지금으로서는 (adv) ji-geum-eu-ro-seo-neun for now, for the time being
(v) sae to leak out, seep out
새는 (adj) sae-neun leaking, escaping
살피 (v) sal-pi to check, examine, , take a good look at
성탑 (n) seong-tab tower of a castle
테라스 (n) te-ra-seu terrace
역사책 (n) yeog-sa-caeg history book
유아용 (adj) yu-a-yong children's, toddlers'

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안락 (n) an-rag ease, comfort
안심 (n) an-sim peace of mind, reassurance, relief, peacefulness
안심하 (v) an-sim-ha to be relieved, reassured, at ease
안삼하시길 바랍니 (ph) an-sim-ha-si-gil ba-rab-ni please be assured, I hope this will set your mind at ease
안심하시기를 바랍니다 (ph) an-sim-ha-si-gi-reul ba-rab-ni-da please be assured, I hope this will set your mind at ease
바보사장 (n) ba-bo-sa-jang pointy-haired boss (lit. fool boss)발효종 (n) bal-hyo-jong yeast
분해되 (v) bun-hae-doe to be dismantled, broken down
착한빵식 (n) cag-han-bbang-sig healthy breadeg made with organic flour최선을 다하 (v) coe-seon-eul da-ha do one's best
축제한마당 (n) cug-je-han-ma-dang large festival
소개 (n) cug-je-so-gae festival introduction
담아내 (v) dam-a-nae to express, show, represent, embody, convey, put st into a container
담아낸 (adj) dam-a-naen expressing, showing, representing, embodying, conveying,
되엉틴 (adj) doe-eong-tin distorted
도시철도 (n) do-si-ceol-do urban railway
업사이클링 (n) eob-sa-i-keul-ring upcycling
언론보도 (n) eon-ron-bo-do media coverage, press release
개막 (adj) gae-mag opening, curtain-raising
가을날 (n) ga-eul-nal autumn day
가요제 (n) ga-yo-je singing contest
거듭나 (v) geo-deub-na to be reborn
건어물 (n) geon-eo-mul dried seafood
급류 (n) geub-ryu rapids, torrent
극하 (v) geug-ha to be extreme
극한 (adj) geug-han extreme, utmost limit
기밀 (adj) gi-mil top secret
공존하 (v) gong-jon-ha to co-exist
고소 (n) go-so nuttiness, grain flavour
고소하 (v) go-so-ha to be savoury, nutty
국제선 (n) gug-je-seon international routes
국내선 (n) gug-nae-seon domestic routes
군무이탈죄 (n) gun-mu-i-tal-joe Military Criminal Law
광고문 (n) gwang-go-mun advertisement
귀마개 (n) gwi-ma-gae earplugsto muffle sound겹겹이 (adj) gyeob-gyeob-i layered, convoluted
계란으로는 절대 바위를 깰 수 없어요 (ph) gye-ran-eu-ro-neun jeol-dae ba-wi-reul ggael su eobs-eo-yo you can't smash a rock with an egg
한마당 (n) han-ma-dang showground, large open space for events, grand event
호일 (n) ho-il aluminium foil
일병 (n) il-byeong private first-class
이물 (n) i-mul foreign body, extraneous item
잘물든 (adj) jal-mul-deun vibrantly-colouredlit. well-dyed, < 물들잔잔하게 (adj) jan-jan-ha-ge placidly, calmly, gently, serenely
지근거리 (n) ji-geun-geo-ri immediate vicinity, close by
종이호일 (n) jong-i-ho-il baking paper
중지 (n) jung-ji cancellation, suspension
카공 (n) ka-gong studying at a cafe< '카페' (kape, 'cafe') and '공부' (gongbu, 'study' or 'learning'), reflecting the cultural trend of using cafes as alternative study or workspace environments말랑하 (v) mal-rang-ha be soft, squishy
말랑이 (n) mal-rang-i stress ball, squishy toy used for stress relief and decluttering one's thoughts
망각 (n) mang-gag oblivion
망태기 (n) mang-tae-gi mesh bagwoven from grass밀기울 (n) mil-gi-ul wheat bran
밀정 (n) mil-jeong spy, secret agent
물팟 (n) mul-pas liquid painkiller, medicated balm
문화특구 (n) mun-hwa-teug-gu special cultural zone
남구 (n) nam-gu southern district
노래극 (n) no-rae-geug musical playusually refers not to a musical (뮤지컬) or Western opera (오페라), but to a traditional form of musical drama that combines singing, acting, and sometimes dance퍼레이드 (n) peo-re-i-deu parade
플리마켓 (n) peul-ri-ma-kes flea-market
포경 (n) po-gyeong whaling
포트폴리오는 (n) po-teu-pol-ri-o-neun portfolio
푸드 (n) pu-deu food
푸드코트 (n) pu-deu-ko-teu food courtlocation containing multiple food outlets푸드마켓 (n) pu-deu-ma-kes food-market
생태도시 (n) saeng-tae-do-si eco-city
사투 (n) sa-tu life-and-death struggle
선보이 (v) seon-bo-i showcase, demonstrate, present
선처 (n) seon-ceo leniency
스마트 (n) seu-ma-teu smart
스마트체험존 (n) seu-ma-teu-ce-heom-jon smart experience zone
식감 (n) sig-gam texture
식사빵 (n) sig-sa-bbang breadencompasses various types of bread suitable for a savory meal, including whole wheat, rye, or artisan loaves, distinguishing them from sweeter dessert breads or pastries 신속히 (adv) sin-sog-hi quickly
씹히 (v) ssib-hi be chewed
특구 (n) teug-gu special zone
통밀 (adj) tong-mil wholemeal
통밀빵 (n) tong-mil-bbang wholemeal bread
의료사고 (n) ui-ryo-sa-go medical accident
연금술 (n) yeon-geum-sul alchemy
영장 (n) yeong-jang warrant
연잎밥 (n) yeon-ip-bab lotus-leaf riceglutinous rice (often mixed with various grains, nuts, and dried fruits) steamed or cooked while wrapped in a lotus-leaf; the lotus-leaf wrapper is not eaten, but infuses the rice with its delicate fragrance during cooking융합되 (v) yung-hab-doe be fused

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빈집 (n) bin-jib empthy house
침입하 (v) cim-ib-ha to trespass, invade, intrude, illegally enter, encroach, hack into
적어보 (v) jeog-eo-bo to try writing
종잇장 (n) jong-is-jang sheet of paper
쥐약 (n) jwi-yag rat poison
만지작 (ideo) man-ji-jag touching repeatedly, fiddling with st, toying with st
만지작거리 (v) man-ji-jag-geo-ri touch repeatedly, fiddle with, toy with
무단 (adj) mu-dan unauthorised, unannounced, without permissionfrequently used in official notices: 무단 침입 금지 No trespassing; 무단 투기 금지 No littering무단으로 침입하 (vp) mu-dan-eu-ro cim-ib-ha to break in, trespass, enter illegally
펼치 (v) pyeol-ci to open (a book), unfold, unroll, spread out(a map), display, exhibit, lay out, develop (a plan), launch, initiate
써보 (v) sseo-bo to try to write

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버겁 (v) beo-geob to be overwhelming, too much to handle, beyond one's capacity
번뇌 (n) beon-noe mental turmoil, anguish
본래면목 (n) bon-rae-myeon-mog true self
참선 (n) cam-seon meditation
어긋남 (n) eo-geus-nam dislocation
그댄 (pr) geu-daen you< 그대는 geu-dae-neun; softer, more intimate or emotional than 그대, so often used in songs, poetry, or intimate contexts; often used in songs, poetry, or intimate contexts; addresses someone respectfully but also with a degree of familiarity or affection그린 소설 (np) geu-rin so-seol romantic novelthe use of "green" here appears to originate from Chinese 绿文 (lǜwén), referring to online novels (particularly those appealing to female audiences) that are generally lighthearted and often focus on romance흰빛 (n) huin-bic white light
휘감 (v) hwi-gam to surround, enclose
향그럽 (v) hyang-geu-reob to be fragrant, perfumed, aromatic
향그러운 (adj) hyang-geu-reo-un fragrant, perfumed, aromatic< 향그럽 hyang-geu-reob이치 (n) i-ci logic, reason
접히 (v) jeob-hi to be folded
밀려가 (v) mil-ryeo-ga to be pushed out
목어 (n) mog-eo wooden fishpercussion instrument, typically made of wood and carved into the shape of a fish, used in Buddhist temples to keep time during chanting and meditation; fish are believed to never close their eyes, symbolising the vigilance and devotion required in Buddhist practice낡아가 (v) nalg-a-ga to get old
풍경소리 (n) pung-gyeong-so-ri tinkling of a wind-chime
사르 (v) sa-reu to burn, consume
스러지 (v) seu-reo-ji to vanish, disappear
속허물 (n) sog-heo-mul inner flaw, hidden fault
우연 (n) u-yeon coincidence, chance, accident

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동나 (v) dong-na to run out, get used up
어느 정도 (adv) eo-neu jeong-do to some extent, somewhat
그러고 나서 (adv) geu-ro-go na-seo after that
진도 (n) jin-do progress, pace

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비싼 (adj) bi-ssan expensive, costly
별 것 않 (vp) byeol geos anh to be nothing special
달라붙 (v) dal-ra-but to stick to, cling to, adhere
어흥 (ideo) eo-heung grr, growling, roaring
그러는 사이에 (conj) geu-reo-neun sa-i-e meanwhile, in the meantime
깡총깡총 (ideo) ggang-cong-ggang-cong hopping
(adj) han done
몰아오 (v) mol-a-o to drive along, shepherd
물려주 (v) mul-ryeo-ju to bequeath, pass on, hand down
신이 나서 (vp) sin-i na-seo to be excited, enthusiastic, in high spiritslit. joy comes out

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달밤 (n) dal-bam moonlit night
당선되 (v) dang-seon-doe to win a prize, be selected
동화집 (n) dong-hwa-jib fairy tale collection
두둥실 (adv) du-dung-sil floating, wafting, buoyed along
주루룩 (ideo) ju-ru-rug slowly trickling (water, tears, sand)
만난 (adj) man-nan who met
새싹 (n) sae-ssag bud, shoot
신춘문예 (n) sin-cun-mun-ye New Year literary contest
tan (adj) tan aboard, riding

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(n) bug book
출발지 (n) cul-bal-ji point of departure
다독이 (v) da-dog-i to comfort, soothe, console
대사 (n) dae-sa dialogue (play, film)
뛰쳐나가 (v) ddwi-cyeo-na-ga to rush out, leap out
(adv) dun completedimplies retention in that state정산 (n) jeong-san payment, calculation, settlement
지음 (n) ji-eum written by, composed by< 짓 ji, make지문 (n) ji-mun stage direction
지문 (n) ji-mun fingerprint
맹인 (n) maeng-in blind person
목마른 (adj) mog-ma-reun thirsty
무인 (adj) mu-in unmanned, automatic, uninhabited
오디오 (adj) o-di-o audio
오디오북 (n) o-di-o-bug audiobook
필력 (n) pil-ryeog writing skill
펴냄 (n) pyeo-naem published by, publishing
편명 (n) pyeon-myeong flight number, train number
살아 있는 (adj) sal-a iss-neun vivid, vibrant
섬세하 (v) seom-se-ha to be delicate, dainty
시각장애인 (n) si-gag-jang-ae-in visually-impaired person
소경 (n) so-gyeong blind personless respectful완주 (n) wan-ju completion
완주하 (v) wan-ju-ha to complete, finish, stay the course
야단났네 (ph) ya-dan-nass-ne what a disaster, we're in a pickle
염두 (n) yeom-du mind, thought, consideration
염두에 두 (vp) yeom-du-e du to bear in mind, take into consideration

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베란다 (n) be-ran-da veranda
더운 (adj) deo-un hot, warm (of weather, room)
동시 (n) dong-si children's poetry
에고 (excl) e-go oh dear
어우러진 (adj) eo-u-reo-jin harmonious, agreeable
구경시키 (v) gu-gyeong-si-ki to show
(n) hon soul, spirit, essence
혼이 나 (np) hon-i na to be in trouble, be scolded, get it in the neck, have a tough time
휘두르 (v) hwi-du-reu to brandish, swing around
휘휘 (ideo) hwi-hwi brandishing, swinging around, whirling around swiftly
지난겨울 (n) ji-nan-gyeo-ul last winter
콧잔등 (n) kos-jan-deung bridge of the nose
(ideo) kwag choking, spilling, crashing
냉동실 (n) naeng-dong-sil freezer compartment
(adj) san living
얌전히 (adv) yam-jeon-hi meekly, docilely, well-behaved

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박차 (v) bag-ca to spur, step up, overcome
첨삭하 (v) ceom-sag-ha to correct, edit
추천드리 (v) cu-ceon-deu-ri to recommend, put in a good word for
딱히 (adv) ddag-hi exactly, precisely
따위 (adv) dda-wi et_cetera, that kind of thing, similarconveys a sense of belittling or disdain독후감 (n) dog-hu-gam book review
두려운 (adj) du-ryeo-un scared, fearful, awed
구축하 (v) gu-cug-ha to construct, build
해내 (v) hae-nae to accomplish, achieve
해낸 (adj) hae-naen accomplished, achieved
만들어내 (v) man-deul-eo-nae to create, generate, produce
멈춘 (adj) meom-cun stopping, halting, quitting
나은 (adj) na-eun better
올바른 (adj) ol-ba-reun proper, honest, upright, straightforward
퍼포먼스 (n) peo-po-meon-seu performance (work)
필사 (n) pil-sa transcription
라이프 (n) ra-i-peu life
(adj) sseun writing

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아리 (v) a-ri to be sharp, piercing
아려오 (v) a-ryeo-o to feel sharp pain, heartache
바닷속 (n) ba-das-sog underwater
바람에 (adv) ba-ram-e due to, because oflit. "in/by the wind"; 때문에 ddae-mun-e can be used for both positive and negative outcomes, but 바람에 ba-ram-e usually implies that the result was negative, unintended, or beyond one's control; note that the literal meaning of is also commonly used빼앗아가 (v) bbae-as-a-ga to deprive, take away, snatch
삐걱대 (v) bbi-geog-dae to creak, groan
번갯불 (n) beon-gaes-bul lightning
비참하 (v) bi-cam-ha to be devastating, tragic
비명소리 (n) bi-myeong-so-ri scream, cryemphasises the sound of the scream, making it more vivid 비는 (adj) bi-neun wished for, prayed for< 빌 bil치솟 (v) ci-sos to rise, rear up
따스함 (n) dda-seu-ham warmth
떼어내 (v) dde-eo-nae to detach, remove
뚫어지 (v) ddulh-eo-ji ro be pierced
등성이 (n) deung-seong-i mountain ridge
드러난 (adj) deu-reo-nan revealed, exposed
은청색 (n) eun-ceong-saeg silver-blue colour
갈라놓 (v) gal-ra-noh to separate, divide
간절함 (n) gan-jeol-ham longing, heartfelt desire, earnestness
거라곤 (adv) geo-ra-gon nothing but, all there is
깜빡거리 (v) ggam-bbag-geo-ri to blink repeatedly, flicker continuously
끝 없는 (adj) ggeut eobs-neun endless
끄트머리 (n) ggeu-teu-meo-ri edge
꿇리 (v) ggulh-ri to make sb kneel
기다려온 (v) gi-da-ryeo-o to wait for
고집스러운 (adj) go-jib-seu-reo-un pigheaded, wilful, headstrong, obstinate
골칫거리 (n) gol-cis-geo-ri nuisance, curse, pain in the neck, troublemaker
고뇌 (n) go-noe agony, anguish
해수면 (n) hae-su-myeon surface of the sea
(ideo) hoeg suddenly, abruptly, at a stroke
-이상 (adv) -i-sang +no_longer
지탱하 (v) ji-taeng-ha to support, sustain
주저한 (v) ju-jeo-ha to hesitate, be reluctant
먹먹하 (v) meog-meog-ha to be deafened, muffled
머리 위로 (adv) meo-ri wi-ro overhead, above one's head
미련하 (v) mi-ryeon-ha to be foolish, stupid
물회오리 (n) mul-hoe-o-ri whirlpool, waterspout, churning waters
무시무시하 (v) mu-si-mu-si-ha to be terrifying, frightful
내지르 (v) nae-ji-reu to yell, shout out
내지른 (adj) nae-ji-reun yelled, shouted out
풍요로움 (n) pung-yo-ro-um fertility, plenty
사그라들 (v) sa-geu-ra-deul to subside, wane, fade away
(adv) sen intense, strong
섬기 (v) seom-gi to worship
선체 (n) seon-ce hull of a boat
신하 (n) sin-ha vassal, subject, servant
솟아오르 (v) sos-a-o-reu to surge, soar, well up
쑤욱 (ideo) ssu-ug whooshing, rising rapidly, growing suddenly
숨을 고르 (vp) sum-eul go-reu to compose oneself, take a deep breathlit. flatten out the breath

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뼛속 (n) bbyeos-sog bone marrow
비친 (adj) bi-cin shining, lighting
불러오 (v) bul-reo-o to cause, bring about, usher in
칠후 (n) cil-hu pitch-black, black as lacquer
축젯날 (n) cug-jes-nal festival day
떠나버리 (v) ddeo-na-beo-ri to leave, walk away
덮개 (n) deop-gae cover. lid
동행하 (v) dong-haeng-ha to accompany
어겨놓 (v) eo-gyeo-noh to violate
은장도 (n) eun-jang-do silver daggertraditional ornamental dagger with a silver hilt or sheath, historically carried by women as a symbol of chastity or for self-defence강가 (n) gang-ga riverbank
걱정스레 (adv) geog-jeong-seu-re anxiously
고조할머니 (n) go-jo-hal-meo-ni great-great-grandmother
혼령 (n) hon-ryeong spirit, soul
이루어주 (v) i-ru-eo-ju to fulfil, achieve
잡아끄 (v) jab-a-ggeu to pull, jerk, tug
잦아들 (v) jaj-a-deul to subside, decrease
잠잠해지 (v) jam-jam-hae-ji to become quiet, calm, still
저토록 (adv) jeo-to-rog that much, so
종이배 (n) jong-i-bae paper boat
미모 (n) mi-mo beautiful face, attractive features
(n) myeong rule, command, order
나지막이 (adv) na-ji-mag-i under one's breath, in a whisper, quietly
오늘밤 (n) o-neul-bam tonight
퍼붓 (v) peo-bus to pour
세번째 (num) se-beon-jjae third
실어가 (v) sil-eo-ga to carry, take
의심해오 (v) ui-sim-hae-o to have been doubting, suspicious-오 -o implies a duration or continuity of the act of doubting의심해온 (adj) ui-sim-hae-on doubting (over some time), suspicious (for a good while)-오 -o implies a duration or continuity of the act of doubting원치 않 (vp) weon-ci anh to not want< 원하지 않

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안간힘 (n) an-gan-him utmost effort, desperate struggle, giving one's all
안전하 (v) an-jeon-ha to be safe
뱃전 (n) baes-jeon side of a boat
뱃머리 (n) baes-meo-ri prow, bow of a boat
뱃사공 (n) baes-sa-gong oarsman, rower
보내지 (v) bo-nae-ji to be sent, brought
불어닥치 (v) bul-eo-dag-ci to strike, hit
붙박이 (v) but-bag-i to be placed, attached, fixed
찰랑거리 (v) cal-rang-geo-ri to overflow, slosh, be full to the brim
첫번째 (num) ceos-beon-jjae first
치맛자락 (n) ci-mas-ja-rag skirt
떨어져나가 (v) ddeol-eo-jyeo-na-ga to fall off, become detached
들어올리 (v) deul-eo-ol-ri to lift, raise
드넓 (v) deu-neolb to be vast
등소리 (n) deung-so-ri thunderclap, cracking sound
돛단배 (n) doc-dan-bae sailboat
돌아나오 (v) dol-a-na-o to come back, return
엄청난 (adj) eom-ceong-nan stupendous, amazing, astonishing, absurd, wild, colossal
감싸쥐 (v) gam-ssa-jwi to clasp, wrap and hold
가냘프 (v) ga-nyal-peu to be slim, slender, lissome
가냘픈 (adj) ga-nyal-peun slim, slender, lissome
가라앉히 (v) ga-ra-anj-hi to calm, soothe, subdue
거칠게 (adv) geo-cil-ge roughly, violently
끌어당겨지 (v) ggeul-eo-dang-gyeo-ji to be pulled, drawn near, attracted
제물 (n) je-mul sacrifice, offering
찌푸린 (adj) jji-pu-rin frowning, scowling, gloomy
말 그대로 (adv) mal geu-dae-ro literally, as a matter of fact
몰아치 (v) mol-a-ci overwhelmfrequently used to describe natural phenomena like storms or waves, but also human actions involving intense effort or fierce criticism모래밭 (n) mo-rae-bat sandy field, place where fields abut a beach or riverbank
무자비하 (v) mu-ja-bi-ha to be merciless, remorseless
무모하 (v) mu-mo-ha to be reckless, thoughtless
온전히 (adv) on-jeon-hi wholly, perfectly, really
편도 (adv) pyeon-do particularly, especially
써보 (v) sseo-bo to try to use
울부짖 (v) ul-bu-jij to howl, shriek, wail
우르릉대 (v) u-reu-reung-dae to thunder, rumble
위안 (n) wi-an comfort, consolation
역부족 (n) yeog-bu-jog inability, incompetence
염분 (n) yeom-bun saltiness, salinity
요동치 (v) yo-dong-ci to be jolted, shaken, rocked

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길 건너편 (np) gil geon-neo-pyeon the other side of the road
귓속말 (n) gwis-sog-mal whisper
큰 소리로 (adv) keun so-ri-ro loudly
남쪽지방 (n) nam-jjog-ji-bang southern regions
피곤해지 (v) pi-gon-hae-ji to become tired, exhausted
피곤해진 (adj) pi-gon-hae-jin tired, exhausted

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뒤집어쓰 (v) dwi-jib-eo-sseu to wear, put on, wrap os up in
뒤집어쓴 (adj) dwi-jib-eo-sseun wearing
정승 (n) jeong-seung minister (government)

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아무도 모르게 (adv) a-mu-do mo-reu-ge without anyone knowing
그 사이에 (adv) geu sa-i-e in the meantime
계신 (adj) gye-sin existing, living, located
맛있어 보이는 (adj) mas-iss-eo bo-i-neun tasty-looking
팥죽땀 (n) pat-jug-ddam red-bean porridge sweat

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차단당하 (v) ca-dan-dang-ha to be blocked
항거하 (v) hang-geo-ha to defy, disobey
진압하 (v) jin-ab-ha to suppress, repress, subdue, quash
외부와의 (adj) oe-bu-wa-ui external
팥죽 (n) pat-jug red-bean porridge
연금되 (v) yeon-geum-doe to be confined, cut off

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비상계엄 (n) bi-sang-gye-eom emergency martial law
단행하 (v) dan-haeng-ha to implement, carry out, execute
정치활동 (n) jeong-ci-hwal-dong political activity
정지되 (v) jeong-ji-doe to be suspended, come to a halt
전국확대조치 (n) jeon-gug-hwag-dae-jo-ci nationwide expansion
신군부 (n) sin-gun-bu new miltary government

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아명 (n) a-myeong childhood name, nickname
바느질 (n) ba-neu-jil sewing, embroidery, needlework
본관 (n) bon-gwan ancestral hometown, family origin
언년 (n) eon-nyeon womanin archaic usage, this was a general term for a girl in the family; in current usage, it is derogatory and highly offensive ("bitch")각별하 (v) gag-byeol-ha to be special, wonderful
갉아먹 (v) galg-a-meog to nibble away
가문 (n) ga-mun clan, family
글공부 (v) geul-gong-bu to learn to write
꾸밈없는 (adj) ggu-mim-eobs-neun unadulterated, unaffected, genuine, unadorned, unpretentious< 꾸미 ggu-mi, decorate, adorn재미 (v) jae-mi-na to be interesting, enjoyable, funmore emphatic and lively variant of 재미있, jae-mi-iss무남독녀 (n) mu-nam-dog-nyeo only daughter, girl without brothers or sisters
날아들 (v) nal-a-deul to fly in, turn up suddenly
오곤 (adv) o-gon frequently, often, repeatedly, habitually
(adj) pin blooming, blossoming
산수 (n) san-su landscape, scenerylit. mountains and water산수도 (n) san-su-do landscape painting
태어난 (adj) tae-eo-nan born
와하하 (ideo) wa-ha-ha ha-ha
위풍당당하 (v) wi-pung-dang-dang-ha to be majestic, charismatic
여자아이 (n) yeo-ja-a-i young girl, baby girl, daughter

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뿌릴 (vfp) bbu-ril which will be sown
그냥 주 (vp) geunyang ju to give for free
할 수 없이 (adv) hal su eobs-i unavoidably, with no choice
전보다 (adv) jeon-bo-da than before, than previously
조이 (vp) jo-i millet+be

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박정희 () bag-jeong-hui Park Chung-hee1917-1979; seized power in the May 16 coup of 1961; 3rd president of ROK, serving 6th-9th presidential terms; oversaw huge economic developments; assassinated 1979뿌지직 (ideo) bbu-ji-jig squishing, cracking, snapping, splittingrepresents something breaking, tearing, or snapping suddenly and forcefully, often with a dry or crisp sound; also represente a sudden, forceful, and often messy expulsion of gas or liquid, particularly associated with flatulence or defecation, or sometimes the sound of a sudden, uncontrolled squirt; the association with bodily functions (especially flatulence or defecation) is strong in informal contexts, evoking humour or discomfort비틀비틀하 (v) bi-teul-bi-teul-ha to stagger, falter
보라 (n) bo-ra purple
(ideo) cag quickly, snugly, precisely
착착 (ideo) cag-cag smoothly, successfully, without a hitch, without hesitation
깜박깜박 (ideo) ggam-bag-ggam-bag blinking, flashingusually of eyes or lights군부정치 (n) gun-bu-jeong-ci military rule
종식 (n) jong-sig conclusion, end, terminationmore formal and conclusive than 끝커져가 (v) keo-jyeo-ga to grow, accumulate, mount
막을 내리 (vp) mag-eul nae-ri to come to an end, bring down the curtain, conclude
날름 (ideo) nal-reum darting, flickering
날름거리 (v) nal-reum-geo-ri licking, flicking, flickeringoften used of tongues, flames놓친 (adj) noh-cin missing, losing
옹기종기 (ideo) ong-gi-jong-gi huddling, clustering, gathered together, in groupsimplies warmth, cosiness, intimacy or closeness within the group.살해되 (v) sal-hae-doe to be murdered, assassinated, killed
스윽 (ideo) seu-eug gliding, swishing, wiping
연잎 (n) yeon-ip lotus leaf
연못가 (n) yeon-mos-ga edge of a pond

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땔나무를 하 (vp) ddael-na-mu-reul ha to gather firewood
행랑채 (n) haeng-rang-cae servants' quarters
이제 더 이상 (adv) i-je deo i-sang not any longer, not any more
셈치 (v) sem-ci to pretend, consider, assume, suppose

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부서뜨리 (v) bu-seo-ddeu-ri to break, cause to break
뜻하지 않은 (ap) ddeus-ha-ji anh-eun unexpected, unintended
해변가 (n) hae-byeon-ga beach, seaside
하여금 (adv) ha-yeo-geum caused
여행가 (v) yeo-haeng-ga to go on a journey
연착 (n) yeon-cag delayesp trains or planes

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바벨 (n) ba-bel barbell, weights
체구 (n) ce-gu build, physique, body structure
데드리프트 (n) de-deu-ri-peu-teu dead liftweight training건네준 (adj) geon-ne-jun passed on, imparted
그럴 (adv) geu-reol like that< 그러할 것이다 or 그렇게 할 것이다, meaning "will be so"해보 (v) hae-bo to try to do, give st a go
한산하 (v) han-san-ha to be quiet, calm, secluded, empty
헤비스쿼트 (n) he-bi-seu-kweo-teu heavy squatweight training말해드릴게요 (vp) mal-hae-deu-ril-ge-yo I'll tell you, I'll explain it to youdeferential; commonly used in professional settings, customer service, or when showing respect몸집 (n) mom-jib build, physique
명심하 (v) myeong-sim-ha to bear st in mind, remember
프레스 (n) peu-re-seu pressweight training러닝머신에 (n) reo-ning-meo-sin treadmill, running machine
세지 (v) se-ji to be strong, powerful, intense
식단 (n) sig-dan diet, menu, bill of fare

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방해해서 죄송합니다. (ph) bang-hae-hae-seo joe-song-hab-ni-da sorry to interrupt you
초급자 (n) co-geub-ja beginner, newbie, novice
다른 일들이랑 똑같이 (ph) da-reun il-deul-i-rang ddog-gat-i like everything else, as with other things
돈이 생기 (vp) don-i saeng-gi to get some money
업계 (n) eob-gye industry, business
가보 (v) ga-bo to try going
가정하 (v) ga-jeong-ha to suppose, assume
그쪽도요 (adv) geu-jjog-do-yo you too, same to youfriendly way to reciprocate good wishes or acknowledge shared circumstances; slightly more formal or distant than '당신도요' (you too), but still very common in polite daily interactions, because it avoids the directness of '너도요' (you too - informal/casual).근육질 (n) geun-yug-jil muscular body, well-defined body
잘 됐다 (ph) jal dwaessda that's lucky!, this is great!
제한적 (adj) je-han-jeog limited, restricted, constrained
전-후 (n) jeon-hu before and after
막무가내로 (adv) mag-mu-ga-nae-ro recklessly, stubbornly
몸짱 (n) mom-jjang hunk, sb with a great body
무엇을 도와드릴까요? (ph) mu-eos-eul do-wa-deu-ril-gga-yo? how can I help you?, what can I do for you?
낯선 사람 (np) nac-seon sa-ram strangerlit. unfamiliar person놀라운 (adj) nol-ra-un amazing, surprising, astonishing
속임수 (n) sog-im-su trick, deception
트레이닝 (n) teu-re-i-ning training
웨이트 (n) we-i-teu weight
역기 (n) yeog-gi barbell, weights
역기를 들 (vp) yeog-gi-reul deul to lift weights, pump iron
용품 (n) yong-pum products, goods, equipment

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거저 (adv) geo-jeo free of charge, gratis, for nothng
꾹 참 (vp) ggug cam to bear patiently
-한테서 (pp) -han-te-seo +from+LOCfrom a younger person술장수 (n) sul-jang-su liquor seller

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감탄하 (v) gam-tan-ha to admire, be impressed by
자루 (n) ja-ru bag, sack
무서운 (adj) mu-seo-un frightening, scary
사는 (adj) sa-neun living
원앙새 (n) weon-ang-sae mandarin duck, Aix galericulataused as a metaphor for a devoted couple

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(n) cang spear, javelin
시퍼렇 (v) si-peo-reoh to be blue (in colour)

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데려다 주 (vp) de-ryeo-da ju to bring sb back
전래 (adj) jeon-rae traditional, hereditary
마중을 나가 (vp) ma-jung-eul na-ga to go to meet, look for
시아버님 (n) si-a-beo-nim father-in-law (husband’s father)

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브이로그 (n) beu-i-ro-geu vlog
재료 (n) bi-mil-jae-ryo secret_ingredient
북카페 (n) bug-ka-pe book cafe, cafe in a bookshop
마당 (n) caeg-ma-dang book garden
뛰어난 (adj) ddwi-eo-nan to be exceptional, distinguished, eminent, outstanding, to excel
데크 (n) de-keu deck, decking
감성 (n) gam-seong emotion, sensitivity
(n) gan seasoning
구립 (adj) gu-rib district-based, district-relatedrelated to an administrative district; refers to institutions that might be called "public" or "municipal" in English구립 도서관 (np) gu-rib do-seo-gwan public library, municipal librarylit. district-related library겸비하 (v) gyeom-bi-ha to possess both
학생회관 (n) hag-saeng-hoe-gwan students union, student centre
작동시키 (v) jag-dong-si-ki to operate, activate
말해버리 (v) mal-hae-beo-ri to end up saying, accidentally reveal
오일 (n) o-il oil
레시피 (n) re-si-pi recipe
로비층 (n) ro-bi-ceung lobby floor, ground floor
테크닉 (n) te-keu-nig technique
턴테이블 (n) teon-te-i-beul turntable, record player
영유아존 (n) yeong-yu-a-jon baby and toddler zone
옆쪽 (n) yeop-jjog side, flank

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반친구 (n) ban-cin-gu classmate
반납 (n) ban-nab returns
반납하 (v) ban-nab-ha to return st
반납함 (n) ban-nab-ham return box
(n) cim acupuncture
최연소 (adj) coe-yeon-so youngest
출입구 (n) cul-ib-gu entrance, exit
대군 (n) dae-gun grand prince
도로명 (n) do-ro-myeong street name, road name
업적 (n) eob-jeog achievement, accomplishment
간씩 (n) gan-ssig time interval
거대한 (adj) geo-dae-han huge, gigantic, enormous, massive
글귀 (n) geul-gwi writing, phrase, inscription
꽂히 (v) ggoj-hi to be put, placed, line up, stuck
기부하 (v) gi-bu-ha to donate, contribute
김영삼 () gim-yeong-sam Kim Young-sam1929-2015; 7th President of ROK, 14th presidential term계단식 (adj) gye-dan-sig tiered, terracedlit. like stairs (n) ham box, chest
한의원 (n) han-ui-weon Oriental medicine clinic
자동문 (n) ja-dong-mun automatic door
전시 (n) jeon-si-sil exhibition_room, display_room
주차되 (v) ju-ca-doe to be parked
중간고사 (n) jung-gan-go-sa mid-term exam
(n) myo tomb
페스티벌 (n) pe-seu-ti-beol festival

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안정적 (adj) an-jeong-jeog reliable, stable, settled
배달하 (v) bae-dal-ha to deliver
처하 (v) ceo-ha to be in a situation, encounter
언젠간 (adv) eon-jen-gan now and again, every so often , at some point
근무 시간 중 (np) geun-mu si-gan jung during working hours, while on duty
해고당하 (v) hae-go-dang-ha to be dismissed, discharged, sacked, fired
잠수 (n) jam-su dive, submerging
잠수 타 (vp) jam-su ta to disappear completely without notifying anyonelit. to take a dive점장님 (n) jeom-jang-nim store manager
지남력 (n) ji-nam-ryeog orientation
밉보이 (v) mib-bo-i to get on the wrong side of sb
승진시켜주 (v) seung-jin-si-kyeo-ju to promote
식전까지 (adv) sig-jeon-gga-ji until just before
숙취 (n) sug-cwi hangover
위해선 (prep) wi-hae-seon for, on behalf of, for the sake ofwith preceding +gi, signifies intention or purpose: "in order to"

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악플러 (n) ag-peul-reo hater, sb who posts hate comments on antisocial media
알람 (n) al-ram alarm
백발 (n) baeg-bal white_hair
번번이 (adv) beon-beon-i every time, each time
베스트 (n) be-seu-teu best-seller
보상금 (n) bo-sang-geum compensation payment, reward money
분식 (n) bun-sig snack bar
벽지 (n) byeog-ji wallpaper
친애하 (v) cin-ae-ha to feel affection
친애하는 (adj) cin-ae-ha-neun dear, beloved
(ideo) ddug abruptly, suddenly
더블 (adj) deo-beul double
(v) did to step, set foot on
도보로 (adv) do-bo-ro on foot, walking
에디션 (n) e-di-syeon edition
건물주 (n) geon-mul-ju landlord
헤어 (n) he-eo hair, hair salon
흔쾌히 (adv) heun-kwae-hi happily, readily
힘든 (adj) him-deun difficult, laborious, taxing, challenging, strenuous
확장하 (v) hwag-jang-ha to expand, extend
입점하 (v) ib-jeom-ha to be established, operating, located, represented
입주하 (v) ib-ju-ha to move in, become a tenant
입주자 (n) ib-ju-ja tenant, occupant
입주민 (n) ib-ju-min residents, occupants
임대료 (n) im-dae-ryo rent
재혼 (n) jae-hon remarriage
장전하 (v) jang-jeon-ha to load
마흔다섯 (num) ma-heun-da-seos 45, forty-five
마주하 (v) ma-ju-ha to confront, come face to face with
나니 (pr) na-ni yours truly, myself
나와 (np) na-wa I+and
(v) neob to be wide, broad
너비 (n) neo-bi width, breadth
너른 (adj) neo-reun wide, broad, spacious
옥탑방 (n) og-tab-bang penthouse, rooftop flat
프롤로그 (n) peu-rol-ro-geu prologue
필로티 (n) pil-ro-ti piloti, pier, column, pillar, stiltsupport that lifts a building above ground or water라면사리 (n) ra-myeon-sa-ri noodle sidedish, noodle topping
살림집 (n) sal-rim-jib home, living space
(adj) san bought, purchased< 사 sa설정하 (v) seol-jeong-ha to configure, set up, program
서른다섯 (num) seo-reun-da-seos 35, thirty-five
서른일곱 (num) seo-reun-il-gob thirty-seven, 37
세신사 (n) se-sin-sa barber
슬하 (n) seul-ha under one's care
스페셜 (adj) seu-pe-syeol special
시세 (n) si-se market value, current prices
손사래 (n) son-sa-rae waving one's hands
순례 (n) sun-rye pilgrimage
통창 (n) tong-cang skylight
양장 (adj) yang-jang hardback, hardcover binding (books)
양옥집 (n) yang-og-jib western-style house
염색 (n) yeom-saeg dyeing, colouring
예순다섯 (num) ye-sun-da-seos sixty-five, 65

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차올리 (v) ca-ol-ri to raise, lift up, increase, boost, provoke
차오르 (v) ca-o-reu to rise, fill up, swell, well up, surge, overflow
들떠 (adj) deul-ddeo excited, thrilled, worked up, agitated, boisterous
(adj) deun in that condition, as is
강산 (n) gang-san landscape, scenery, countryside
가얏고 (n) ga-yas-go zither
할지 (adv) hal-ji whetherindicates uncertainty or a question about a future action/state호로록 (ideo) ho-ro-rog gulping
장난치 (v) jang-nan-ci to fool around, lark about, play games
(ideo) kung thumping, thudding, booming
말도 안 되게 (adv) mal-do an doe-ge absurdly, unbelievably, extremely, outrageouslylit. "even words don't work [to explain it]"말이 되 (v) mal-i doe to make sense, be plausible, be convincing, sound reasonablelit. become words메달리스트 (n) me-dal-ri-seu-teu medallist
메스껍 (v) me-seu-ggeob to feel nauseous, queasy, sick
무참히 (adv) mu-cam-hi miserably, cruelly, mercilessly
눈치채 (v) nun-ci-cae to notice, sense, perceive, become aware of
오늘의 기분은 사과 (ph) o-neul-ui gi-bun-eun sagwa today's mood is an appleexpression suggesting mixed or contradictory feelings; it plays on the dual meaning of 사과 (apple/apology) 파르르 (ideo) pa-reu-reu trembling, quivering
손끝 (n) son-ggeut fingertips
우당탕탕 (ideo) u-dang-tang-tang clattering, crashing
약봉지 (n) yag-bong-ji medicine_packet
예약판매 (n) ye-yag-pan-mae advance sale, goods reservation

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반품 (n) ban-pum returns (of goods)
당사자 (n) dang-sa-ja person concerned, party involved
된장국 (n) doen-jang-gug soybean paste soup
갑작스러운 (adv) gab-jag-seu-reo-un suddenly, capriciously
훈련하 (v) hun-ryeon-ha to train
통보 (n) tong-bo announcement, notification
요만큼 (adv) yo-man-keum this much

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박당 (n) bag-dang unit, item
주차비 (n) ju-ca-bi parking fee
탐방 (n) tam-bang visit, journey
탐방안내 (n) tam-bang-an-nae visitor information

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버킷리스트 (n) beo-kis-ri-seu-teu bucket list
부터 (adv) bu-teo fromhas the same "from" meaning as 에서, but sounds more formal 병풍 (n) byeong-pung folding screen
청룡 (n) ceong-ryong blue dragon
천혜 (n) ceon-hye natural scenery
경관 (n) gyeong-gwan scenery, landscape
해상공원 (n) hae-sang-gong-weon marine park
해수 (n) hae-su seawater, salt water
하계 (n) ha-gye summer season
핫플 (n) has-peul hotspot
황룡 (n) hwang-ryong yellow dragon
일장 (n) il-jang sun, daily routine
일장과 더불어 (adv) il-jang-gwa deo-bul-eo in line with the daily routine, in harmony with nature
자연석호 (n) ja-yeon-seog-ho natural lake
조형물 (n) jo-hyeong-mul sculpture
물멍 (adv) mul-meong gazing at water as a way to relax or clear the mind
냄새나 (v) naem-sae-na to be smelly, stink
오션뷰 (adj) o-syeon-byu seafront
풍물 (n) pung-mul natural scenery, natural bounty
상징조형물 (n) sang-jing-jo-hyeong-mul symbolic sculpture
트렌디하 (v) teu-ren-di-ha to be trendy

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부대시설 (n) bu-dae-si-seol additional facility, supporting infrastructure
찾아오시는길 (n) caj-a-o-si-neun-gil directions, how to get here, visiting route
휴양 (n) hyu-yang recreation, rest, holiday, getaway
휴양림 (n) hyu-yang-rim recreational forest
제휴 (n) je-hyu partner, affiliate
매표소 (n) mae-pyo-so ticket office, ticket booth
산림 (n) san-rim forest
산림청 (n) san-rim-ceong Forest Service
탑승장 (n ) tab-seung-jang boarding area, checkin point

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2인조식 (n) 2in-jo-sig meal deal for 2
백사장 (n) baeg-sa-jang white sand beach
방파제 (n) bang-pa-je seawall, breakwater
볼거리 (n) bol-geo-ri attraction, famous place
볼만하 (v) bol-man-ha to be worth seeing
봄맞이 (n) bom-maj-i spring greeting, spring-cleaning
대여소 (n) dae-yeo-so rental_shop
급수대 (n) geub-su-dae fountain, water supply point
관광명소 (n) gwan-gwang-myeong-so tourist attraction
해변로 (n) hae-byeon-ro coast road, scenic route
황톳 (n) hwang-tos ochre, red clay
황톳길 (n) hwang-tos-gil red clay road
자연관광 (n) ja-yeon-gwan-gwang nature tourism
접근성 (n) jeob-geun-seong accessibility
즐길거리 (n) jeul-gil-geo-ri enjoyable thing, something to enjoy
조식 (n) jo-sig breakfast
막국수 (n) mag-gug-su buckwheat noodles
망루대 (n) mang-ru-dae watchtower
미식 (n) mi-sig gourmet food, delicatessen, delicacies
무엇보다 (adv) mu-eos-bo-da above all, most of all
명소 (n) myeong-so scenic spot, attraction, famous place
오롯이 (adv) o-ros-i entirely, wholly, solely, exclusively
속속들이 (adv) sog-sog-deul-i thoroughly, to the core, inside out
수상레저 (n) su-sang-re-jeo watersports, water-based leisure activities
쉬어가 (v) swi-eo-ga to take a break
탈의장 (n) tal-ui-jang changing room, locker room
특가 (n) teug-ga special offer, bargain price, discounted deal
튜브 (n) tyu-beu tube, swimming ring

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(n) bul dollar
(cl) dan bunch of vegetables
(adv) ddag just, suddenly, precisely, accurately, perfectly, entirely, decisively, firmly
강의실 (n) gang-ui-sil lecture room, classroom
가량 (adv) ga-ryang about, estimated as
(adv) gas just
극소수 (n) geug-so-su minority, minimum
(adv) geun about, approximately
공기 (cl) gong-gi bowl, vessel, receptacle
과반수 (n) gwa-ban-su majority
(n) gwan traditional unit of weight, around 3.75kg
화씨 (n) hwa-ssi fahrenheit (ºF)
이삼일 (num) i-sam-il two or three days, a few days
(n) ja traditional unit of length, about 30.3 cm
자약 (n) ja-yag traditional unit of length, about 30.3 cm
제곱미터 (n) je-gob-mi-teo square metre
젓갈 (cl) jeos-gal spoonful, bite, mouthful
(n) mal traditional unit of volume, about 18 litres
밀리 (n) mil-ri millimetre
밀리리터 (n) mil-ri-ri-teo millilitre
(cl) mo cake ( eg tofu, jelly)
(adv) mus many, all sorts of
너댓 (num) neo-daes four or five, a good few
포기 (cl) po-gi head of cabbage
폭염 (n) pog-yeom sweltering heat, heatwave
평방미터 (n) pyeong-bang-mi-teo square metre
센티 (n) sen-ti centimetre
씨씨 (n) ssi-ssi cc, cubic centimetre
수년간 (num) su-nyeon-gan several_years, many years
웃도는 (adv) us-do-neun exceeding

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백억 (num) baeg-eog ten billionie 10,000 million보루 (cl) bo-ru packet, carton
(cl) bu periodical, magazine, multi-page document
천억 (num) ceon-eog one hundred billionie 100,000 million (cl) gab packet, carton
개비 (cl) gae-bi small slender object (eg matches, cigarettes)
꼭 확인하세요 (ph) ggog hwag-in-ha-se-yo make sure to check, don't miss out on
(cl) jeom artwork, picture
(cl) mae sheet of paperformal/written (num) neog fourused by some older people before specific classifiers like 장

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아찔하 (v) a-jjil-ha to be dizzy, jumpy, giddy
알거지 (n) al-geo-ji beggar, destitute person
알쏭달쏭하 (v) al-ssong-dal-ssong-ha to be vague, fuzzy, jumbled, unclear
아리송하 (v) a-ri-song-ha to be confusing, ambiguous, cryptic
바짝바짝 (ideo) ba-jjag-ba-jjag parched, choked
반들반들하 (v) ban-deul-ban-deul-ha to shine, gleam
빤드르르하 (v) bban-deu-reu-reu-ha to be sleek, smooth, glossy
번들번들하 (v) beon-deul-beon-deul-ha to be glossy, shiny, greasy
보들보들하 (v) bo-deul-bo-deul-ha to be smooth, soft
차근차근 (ideo) ca-geun-ca-geun calmly, carefully
차멀미 (n) ca-meol-mi car-sickness
달아오르 (v) dal-a-o-reu to burn, glow, flush
따끈따끈하 (v) dda-ggeun-dda-ggeun-ha to be boiling hot
뜨끔하 (v) ddeu-ggeum-ha to feel guilty, have a tingling feeling
띵하 (v) dding-ha to be muddled, feel headachy
두고 (adv) du-go regarding, in connection withwith preceding -eul/reul (OBJ)어질어질하 (v) eo-jil-eo-jil-ha to be dizzy, have one's head spinning
얼얼하 (v) eol-eol-ha to be numb, tingle, have pins and needles
으슬으슬 (ideo) eu-seul-eu-seul chilly, cold
개기름 (n) gae-gi-reum grease, oiliness
가물가물하 (v) ga-mul-ga-mul-ha to be hazy, faint, dim, blurred, flickering
간질간질하 (v) gan-jil-gan-jil-ha to be itchy, tingling, tickling
까칠까칠하 (v) gga-cil-gga-cil-ha to be dry, rough
꼬들또들하 (v) ggo-deul-ddo-deul-ha to be hard, rigid, unyielding, stubborn
곁눈질 (n) gyeot-nun-jil sideways glance, sidelong look
해롱해롱하 (v) hae-rong-hae-rong-ha to act the fool, lark about
하마터면 (adv) ha-ma-teo-myeon almost, nearly
허둥대 (v) heo-dung-dae to hurry, rush, flounder
허둥지둥하 (v) heo-dung-ji-dung-ha to hurry, rush, be in a fluster
허겁지겁 (ideo) heo-geob-ji-geob hurriedly, in a rush, flustered
헐레벌떡 (ideo) heol-re-beol-ddeog panting, gasping
허우적대 (v) heo-u-jeog-dae to struggle, flounder
흔들흔들 (ideo) heun-deul-heun-deul shaking, swaying, rocking
힐끗힐끗 (ideo) hil-ggeus-hil-ggeus glancing, glimpsing
홍청 (ideo) hong-ceon reckless
홍청망청 (ideo) hong-ceong-mang-ceong mindlessly, recklessly
후닥닥 (ideo) hu-dag-dag hurriedly, abruptly
후들후들 (ideo) hu-deul-hu-deul shaking, shivering, trembling
훌훌 (ideo) hul-hul lightly, in a carefree fashion
화끈 (ideo) hwa-ggeun burning, glowing, flushing
휘청거리 (v) hwi-ceong-geo-ri to be unsteady, stagger, sway, waver
일이 손에 잘 안 잡혀요 (ph) il-i son-e jal an jab-hyeo-yo I can't seem to focus on my work, work isn't going welllit. work isn't easily caught in the hands지끈지끈하 (v) ji-ggeun-ji-ggeun-ha to ache, hurt
지성피부 (n) ji-seong-pi-bu oily skin, oiliness
쫄깃쫄깃하 (v) jjol-gis-jjol-gis-ha to be chewy, glutinous
쫀쫀하 (v) jjon-jjon-ha to be sensitive, meticulous
매슥거리 (v) mae-seug-geo-ri to be nauseous, feel sick
말똥말똥하 (v) mal-ddong-mal-ddong-ha to be wide awake
말랑말랑하 (v) mal-rang-mal-rang-ha to be soft, pliable
망청 (adj) mang-ceong confused, in disorder
몸살감기 (n) mom-sal-gam-gi flu, influenza
몸살기운 (n) mom-sal-gi-un aches and pains, feverish pain, flu symptoms
날라리 (n) nal-ra-ri playboy, delinquent, good time girl
느글느글하 (v) neu-geul-neu-geul-ha to be nauseous, feel sick
펄쩍펄쩍 (adv) peol-jjeog-peol-jjeog suddenly, abruptly
살결 (n) sal-gyeol skin, complexion
싱숭생숭하 (v) sing-sung-saeng-sung-ha to be restless, distracted
술취하 (v) sul-cwi-ha to be drunk, intoxicated
욱신욱신 (ideo) ug-sin-ug-sin aching, throbbing

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아장아장 (ideo) a-jang-a-jang toddling (baby)
안절부절못하 (v) an-jeol-bu-jeol-mos-ha to be restless, jittery, fidgety, anxious, mpatient
뺑끗하 (v) bbaeng-ggeus-ha to open slightly
뺏기 (n) bbaes-gi to be stolen, snatched, taken away
뾰로통하 (v) bbyo-ro-tong-ha to be sulky, sullen, dour, grouchy
딱 부러지게 (adv) ddag bu-reo-ji-ge in a clearcut manner, straightforwardly, unambiguouslylit. suddenly breaking얼렁뚱땅 (ideo) eol-reong-ddung-ddang carelessly, evasively, sloppy, half-baked, fudged
어물어물하 (v) eo-mul-eo-mul-ha to hesitate, equivocate, dawdle, procrastinate, be indecisive
어영부영하 (v) eo-yeong-bu-yeong-ha to fritter away, waste time, idle
진학 (n) jin-hag entrance_criteria (for university)
노는 (adj) no-neun relaxing, hanging out, idling< nol오들오들 (ideo) o-deul-o-deul shivering, trembling
옥박 (ideo) og-bag striking, hitting
옥박지르 (v) og-bag-ji-reu to be harsh, act forcefully, strike
살살 (adv) sal-sal slightly, a little, delicately
스르르 (ideo) seu-reu-reu gently falling (like snow)
시험문제 (n) si-heom-mun-je exam paper, exam questions
시시콜콜 (ideo) si-si-kol-kol nitpicking, pettifogging, trivial
싹싹 (adv) ssag-ssag completely, entirely
싹싹하 (v) ssag-ssag-ha to be genial, affable, pleasant
우물쭈물하 (v) u-mul-jju-mul-ha to be hesitant, indecisive, in two minds

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반짝가수 (n) ban-jjag-ga-su singing star
반짝세일 (n) ban-jjag-se-il surprise sale, flash sale
빠릿빠릿하 (v) bba-ris-bba-ris-ha to be brisk, agile, responsive, sharp-witted< 빠르 bba-reu, be fast뻐끔뻐끔 (ideo) bbeo-ggeum-bbeo-ggeum puffing
벌벌 (ideo) beol-beol trembling, shaking, shivering
벌렁 (adv) beol-reong on one's back
비실비실 (ideo) bi-sil-bi-sil faltering, moping, doddering
비틀비틀 (ideo) bi-teul-bi-teul wobbling, staggering, tottering, faltering
부들부들 (ideo) bu-deul-bu-deul shaking, quivering, trembling
부슬부슬 (ideo) bu-seul-bu-seul gently, softly
뚱하 (v) ddung-ha to be taciturn, sullen, glum, untalkative
덥석 (adv) deob-seog suddenly, quickly
덜렁대 (v) deol-reong-dae to be careless
동동 (ideo) dong-dong stomping, tramping
갖고 (adv) gaj-go and then< 갖/가지, have, possess가지 (v) ga-ji to possess, have, hold, keep
끄덕끄덕한 (v) ggeu-deog-ggeu-deog-ha to nod
굴리 (v) gul-ri to roll, tumble
자빠지 (v) ja-bba-ji to fall backwards/sideways
맨숭맨숭 (ideo) maen-sung-maen-sung awkwardly
모락모락 (ideo) mo-rag-mo-rag rising into the air, steaming, smoking
무럭무럭 (n) mu-reog-mu-reog rapidly, spiralling into the air
나긋나긋하 (v) na-geus-na-geus-ha to be affable, softly-spoken, mild-mannered
느려 터지 (vp) neu-ryeo teo-ji to be painfully slow, frustratingly delayedlit. slow to the point of bursting사과나무 (n) sa-gwa-na-mu apple tree

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아부 (n) a-bu sycophancy, flattery, currying favour
아차 (excl) a-ca oops, my goodness, gosh
깜빡하 (v) ggam-bbag-ha to blink, flicker, totally forget
껌뻑 (ideo) ggeom-bbeog in a flash, flickering
꼬장꼬장하 (v) ggo-jang-ggo-jang-ha to be stern, unbending
꼼지락거리 (v) ggom-ji-rag-geo-ri to faff about, fidget, squirm, wriggle
꾸벅꾸벅 (ideo) ggu-beog-ggu-beog nodding off, dozing off
꿈틀꿈틀하 (v) ggum-teul-ggum-teul-ha to wriggle, squirm
기웃거리 (v) gi-us-geo-ri to snoop, peek
고분고분 (ideo) go-bun-go-bun obediently
굽실 (n) gub-sil obsequious bow, subservient behaviour
굽실거리 (v) gub-sil-geo-ri to bow deeply, grovel, bow and scrape
지렁이 (n) ji-reong-i worm
오돌도돌 (ideo) o-dol-do-dol bumpy, pimply, in a rash
오동통하 (v) o-dong-tong-ha to be chubby, have plump cheeks
새로산 (adj) sae-ro-san new, newly bought
윗분 (n) wis-bun superior, senior person, boss< 윗 wis, upper + 분 bun, person (respectful)

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바글바글하 (v) ba-geul-ba-geul-ha to crowd, swarm, teem, seethe, bustle
뺄뺄 (ideo) bbael-bbael dripping, in drops
빠글빠글하 (v) bba-geul-bba-geul-ha to be curly
삐뚤삐뚤하 (v) bbi-ddul-bbi-ddul-ha to be squiggly, meandering
보스 (n) bo-seu boss (of game level)
불룩 (ideo) bul-rug bulging, protruding, swelling
차가운 (adj) ca-ga-un cold
다닥다닥 (ideo) da-dag-da-dag jampacked, clustered together, back-to-back, at close quarters
단색 (n) dan-saeg single colour, solid colour
데미지 (n) de-mi-ji damage
더덕더덕 (ideo) deo-deog-deo-deog clustered, in patches
덕지덕지 (ideo) deog-ji-deog-ji thickly, in layers
들쑥날쑥하 (v) deul-ssug-nal-ssug-ha to be uneven, irregular, crooked
동글동글하 (v) dong-geul-dong-geul-ha to be round
뒤죽박죽 (ideo) dwi-jug-bag-jug jumbled, mixed up, in a mess, cluttered, mishmash, dog's breakfast
뒤룩뒤룩 (ideo) dwi-rug-dwi-rug corpulent, obese, fat
얼룩덜룩하 (v) eol-rug-deol-rug-ha to be multi-coloured, mottled, flecked, dappled, blotchy
으리으리하 (v) eu-ri-eu-ri-ha to be palatial, luxurious, imposing, stately, magnificent
갈기갈기 (ideo) gal-gi-gal-gi tearing to shreds, ripping into pieces
거뭇거뭇하 (v) geo-mus-geo-mus-ha to be dark, black, dim
거뭇하 (v) geo-mus-ha to be dark, black, dim
그게 먹힐 줄 몰랐어 (ph) geu-ge meog-hil jul mol-rass-da I didn't think that would worklit. I didn't know that would get eaten.글썽글썽 (ideo) geul-sseong-geul-sseong eyes wet with tears
글썽글썽하 (v) geul-sseong-geul-sseong-ha be wet with tears
글썽글썽해지 (v) geul-sseong-geul-sseong-hae-ji become wet with tears
까무잡잡하 (v) gga-mu-jab-jab-ha to be dark-skinned, swarthy
꾀죄죄하 (v) ggoe-joe-joe-ha to be grimy, grubby, scruffy
꼬깃꼬깃 (ideo) ggo-gis-ggo-gis wrinkling, crumpling
꽁꽁 (ideo) ggong-ggong solid, tight, hard
꾸기 (v) ggu-gi to wrinkle, crumple
구질구질하 (v) gu-jil-gu-jil-ha to be squalid, grotty, dirty
군살 (n) gun-sal flab, fat
잘 빠지 (vp) jal bba-ji to be well-dressed, stylishlit. to be well taken-off진열 (n) jin-yeol shelf, display stand
진열대 (n) jin-yeol-dae shelf, display stand
미끈하 (v) mi-ggeun-ha to be good-looking, handsome, curvaceous
남자배우 (n) nam-ja-bae-u male_actor
너덜너덜하 (v) neo-deol-neo-deol-ha to be trattered, ragged, worn out
눈곱 (n) nun-gob sleep (eyes)
오예 (excl) o-ye yay
레벨 (n) re-bel level (game)
생글생글 (ideo) saeng-geul-saeng-geul smiling
세션 (n) se-syeon session
쓱싹하 (v) sseug-ssag-ha to embezzle
(ideo) ssig grinning, smiling
타깃 (n) ta-gis target
팀워크 (n) tim-weo-keu teamwork

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빠삭하 (v) bba-sag-ha to be familiar with, knowledgeable about, crunchy, well-roasted, driedthe "familiar" meaning is colloquial usage뿌듯하 (v) bbu-deus-ha to be proud of
천만에 (adv) ceon-man-e not at all, don't mention it, you're welcomelit. ten million times [no]; polite response to expressions of gratitude, downplaying the importance of something one has done댕기 (n) daeng-gi hair-ribbon, decorative cord, sb who is overly clingy
단것 (n) dan-geos sweets, candies
땡땡이 (n) ddaeng-ddaeng-i loafing, idling, playing truant
들림 (n) deul-rim doubt, hearing
들림없어 (adv) deul-rim-eobs-eo undoubtedly, obviously
도도하 (v) do-do-ha to be haughty, stuck-up
뒤틀리 (v) dwi-teul-ri to be twisted, wrenched, distorted, frustrated
어깨너머로 (adv) eo-ggae-neo-meo-ro over one's shoulder
그따위 (adv) geu-dda-wi like that, that kind ofconveys a strongly negative judgment or even contempt꽁하 (v) ggong-ha to be glum, introverted, moody
꿍꿍이 (n) ggung-ggung-i ulterior motive, secret desgn, underhand plan
기가 막히 (vp) gi-ga mag-hi to be astounded, amazed, frustrated, exasperatedlit. [it's so shocking/amazing that] it takes my breath away; expresses extreme surprise, astonishment, disbelief, frustration or exasperation (when something is absurdly difficult or unfair)구기 (v) gu-gi to crumple, crush
한심하 (v) han-sim-ha to be pathetic, useless
홀쩍이 (v) hol-jjeog-i to sniffle, sniff
찌질하 (v) jji-jil-ha to be pathetic, childish, mediocre
먹구름 (n) meog-gu-reum dark cloud
메리 (adj) me-ri merry
놀림거리 (n) nol-rim-geo-ri butt of jokes, target of ridicule, laughing stock
성과 (n) seong-gwa result, outcome, achievement
소문난 (adj) so-mun-nan notorious, infamous, well-known~ for: use the instrumental -ro쓸모없는 (v) sseul-mo-eobs to be useless, worthless, pointless
우두머리 (n) u-du-meo-ri leader, boss, top dog
욱하 (v) ug-ha to be irascible, have a hot temper
왈가닥 (n) wal-ga-dag tomboy
왕년 (n) wang-nyeon former times, yesteryear, bygone days
열등생 (n) yeol-deung-saeng dunce, loser

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호되 (v) ho-doe to be severe, intense, harsh
실망스럽 (v) sil-mang-seu-reob to be disappoointed, disappointing

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변경하 (v) byeon-gyeong-ha to change, alter
돗자리라도 펴놓 (vp) dos-ja-ri-ra-do pyeo-noh to be good at guessinglit. to spread out a mat어른스럽 (v) eo-reun-seu-reob to be mature
건지 (adv) geon-ji whether< 것인지, whether it is점쟁 (n) jeom-jaeng fortune-teller, psychic
진정 (n) jin-jeong sincerity, truth, authenticiy
찌질이 (n) jji-jil-i loser, saddo
큰돈 (n) keun-don large sum of money
미안 (n) mi-an apology, regret
미정 (adj) mi-jeong undecided, unsettled
나그네 (n) na-geu-ne traveller, wayfarer, vagabond
나이에 비해 (adv) na-i-e bi-hae for one's age
펴놓 (v) pyeo-noh to spread out, open up
상담실 (n) sang-dam-sil counselling office, student advisory office
텐데 (adv) ten-de probablywith preceding -L; refers to a probable future event, a general expectation, or a mild conjecture움찔거리 (v) um-jjil-geo-ri to wince, flinch
여러 면에서 (adv) yeo-reo myeon-e-seo in many respects

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바삐 (adv) ba-bbi urgently, hurriedly, eagerly< 바쁘, to be busy둘러앉 (v) dul-reo-anj to sit around
갑갑하 (v) gab-gab-ha to be frustrating, stuffy, suffocating
기어들 (v) gi-eo-deul to crawl in, creep in< 기, to crawl + 들, to enter호의 (n) ho-ui kindness, favour, goodwill
재촉하 (v) jae-cog-ha to be impatient, importunate
진정시키 (v) jin-jeong-si-ki to soothe, calm, pacify, settle
콧속 (n) kos-sog nostrils, nasal cavity
마냥 (adv) ma-nyang just, only, merelysuggests futility목줄 (n) mog-jul leash, lead< 목 mog, neck + 줄 jul, rope눈초리 (n) nun-co-ri glance, look
수개월 (n) su-gae-weol several months
타들 (v) ta-deul to burn into
통통하 (v) tong-tong-ha to be plump, stout
의아하 (v) ui-a-ha to be suspicious, dubious
위엄 (n) wi-eom dignity, stateliness

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발치 (adv) bal-ci at one's feet
법하 (v) beob-ha to be conventional, predictable
법한 (adj) beob-han conventional, traditional, predictable, clichéd
다지 (v) da-ji to mince, chop, pound, stamp
다진 (adj) da-jin minced, chopped
다진고기 (n) da-jin-go-gi mincemeat, minced meat
다시는 (adv) da-si-neun never again< da-si, again< +TOPIC글썽이 (v) geul-sseong-i to water (eyes), be wet with tears
고음 (n) go-eum high note
하우스 (n) ha-u-seu house
저소득층 (n) jeo-so-deug-ceung low-income household, council estate family
지칭하 (v) ji-cing-ha to refer to
맴돌 (v) maem-dol to hover, linger, eddy, whirl, spin around
무쌍하 (v) mu-ssang-ha to be unequalled, incomparable, matchless
노숙자 (n) no-sug-ja homeless person
파열되 (v) pa-yeol-doe to be ruptured, burst
폭죽 (n) pog-jug firecracker, squib
쌀쌀맞 (v) ssal-ssal-maj to be unfriendly, distant, cold
숨겨지 (v) sum-gyeo-ji to hidden, kept secret, concealed, obscured
우기 (v) u-gi to insist, force, persist, nag, pester
위장하 (v) wi-jang-ha to disguise
염탐하 (v) yeom-tam-ha to spy on, snoop
용감무쌍하 (v) yong-gam-mu-ssang-ha to be brave, heroic

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악취 (n) ag-cwi stink, bad odour
아주아주 (adv) a-ju-a-ju very, extremelyemphatic: reeeeally, veeery떠돌이 (n) ddeo-dol-i tramp, vagabond, drifter, hobo
더치스 (n) deo-ci-seu duchess
데리고 다니 (vp) de-ri-go da-ni to go around withlit. to bring and go around공작부인 (n) gong-jag-bu-in duchess
고린내 (n) go-rin-nae stink, pong, whiff
혈통 (n) hyeol-tong pedigree, lineage, good family
지독하 (v) ji-dog-ha to be overpowering, extreme
퀴퀴하 (v) kwi-kwi-ha to be musty, mouldy, smelly
말라붙 (v) mal-ra-but to be stuck fast< 말 mal, to dry + 붙 but, to stick말쑥하 (v) mal-ssug-ha to be neatly dressed, look snazzy
모직 (n) mo-jig wool
나비넥타이 (n) na-bi-neg-ta-i bowtielit. butterfly tie상의 (n) sang-ui jacket
스팅크 (n) seu-ting-keu stink, stench< stink

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빠듯하 (v) bba-deus-ha to be tight, marginal, barely sufficient
부글부글 (ideo) bu-geul-bu-geul seething, bubbling, boiling
찰칵 (ideo) cal-kag clicking, snapping
첨벙거리 (v) ceom-beong-geo-ri to splash, plop
닭똥 (n) dalg-ddong chicken droppings
닭똥같은 눈물 (np) dalg-ddong-gat-eun nun-mul large teardropslit. tears that look like chicken droppings따귀 (n) dda-gwi cheek
떵떵거리 (v) ddeong-ddeong-geo-ri to be grand, boastful
(adv) ddog clearly, sharply
질질 (ideo) jil-jil draffing, trailing, dribbling
찔끔찔끔 (ideo) jjil-ggeum-jjil-ggeum trickling, dribbling, dripping
쫄쫄 (ideo) jjol-jjol starving
줄줄 (ideo) jul-jul continuously, one after another, all over the place
주룩주룩 (ideo) ju-rug-ju-rug heavily, profusely, in sheets (rain)
쥐 죽 (vp) jwi jug to be quiet as a mouselit. to die away like a mouse콸콸 (ideo) kwal-kwal gushing, gurgling, pouring out
평형 (adj) pyeong-hyeong 3 square metres
(v) sil to load
우유부단하 (v) u-yu-bu-dan-ha to be indecisive
와당탕쿵쾅 (ideo) wa-dang-tang-kung-kwang clattering, crashingrepresents loud, chaotic, or sudden crashing sounds (eg objects falling, collisions, or general commotion)와당탕통탕 (ideo) wa-dang-tang-tong-tang clattering, crashingrepresents loud, chaotic, or sudden crashing sounds (eg objects falling, collisions, or general commotion)와르르 (ideo) wa-reu-reu crashing, rumbling, rushing

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와글와글대 (v) wa-geul-wa-geul-dae to babble, clamour, be boisterous

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아삭아삭하 (v) a-sag-a-sag-ha to be crunchy
바스락거리 (v) ba-seu-rag-geo-ri to rustle
빵빵거리 (v) bbang-bbang-geo-ri to hoot, honk, toot
삐걱거리 (v) bbi-geog-geo-ri to creak, squeak, grate, grind
뽕뿡 (ideo) bbong-bbung popping, farting, bursting
북북 (ideo) bug-bug scraping, ripping
추워지 (v) cu-weo-ji to get cold, become chilly
달가닥거리 (v) dal-ga-dag-geo-ri to rattle, clatter
땡하 (v) ddaeng-ha to buzz
떨어진 (adj) ddeol-eo-jin falling, dropping, arriving, separate
뛰어들어오 (v) ddwi-eo-deul-eo-o to run in, burst in, jump in
데서나 (adv) de-seo-na anywhere
딩동댕하 (v) ding-dong-daeng-ha to ring, chime
두들기 (v) du-deul-gi to pound, strike repeatedly, thresh
엉엉 (ideo) eong-eong sobbing, bawling, blubbering
끙끙 (ideo) ggeung-ggeung groaning, moaning, suffering
낑낑대 (v) gging-gging-dae to groan, moan
꼬르륵 (ideo) ggo-reu-reug gurgling, rumbling, bubbling
(ideo) ggwang failing, falling flat, disappointing, rejecting
골골하 (v) gol-gol-ha to be sick all the time, fragile
관리 (n) gwan-ri management, administration, supervision, oversight
훌쩍훌쩍대 (v) hul-jjeog-hul-jjeog-dae to sniffle, snivel
전화통 (n) jeon-hwa-tong telephone
징징거리 (v) jing-jing-geo-ri to whimper, whine
쪼르륵 (ideo) jjo-reu-reug gurgling, rumbling, bubbling
주절주절 (ideo) ju-jeol-ju-jeol grumbling, mumbling
콜록콜록 (ideo) kol-rog-kol-rog coughing
쾅쾅 (ideo) kwang-kwang banging, booming, thumping
필요이상으로 (adv) pil-yo-i-sang-eu-ro more than necessary
푸석푸석하 (v) pu-seog-pu-seog-ha to be soggy, swollen, crumbly
쌩쌩 (ideo) ssaeng-ssaeng soughing, blowing, gusting, howling
싹둑싹둑 (ideo) ssag-dug-ssag-dug snip-snip
씩씩거리 (v) ssig-ssig-geo-ri to pant, gasp
쉬쉬하 (v) swi-swi-ha to hush up, keep st quiet
투덜거리 (v) tu-deol-geo-ri to grumble, complain, moan, carp
우는 (adj) u-neun crying, weeping, howling

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빽빽거리 (v) bbaeg-bbaeg-geo-ri to shout, yell
벌컥벌컥 (ideo) beol-keog-beol-keog gulping, quaffing
닫아버리 (v) dad-a-beo-ri to close completely
딱딱거리 (v) ddag-ddag-geo-ri to snap, speak harshly
(adv) ggug firmly, patiently, stoically
꿀떡 (ideo) ggul-ddeog gulping
꿀꺽 (ideo) ggul-ggeog gulping, swilling, knocking back
꽥꽥 (ideo) ggwaeg-ggwaeg shrieking, yelling
귀 안 먹 (vp) gwi an meog to not be deaf, hear finelit. not eat the ears홀짝홀짝거리 (v) hol-jjag-hol-jjag-geo-ri to sip
후르륵 (ideo) hu-reu-reug slurping, swallowing in one gulp
짭짭대 (v) jjab-jjab-dae to smack one's lips
쭈욱 (ideo) jju-ug gulping, swallowing
오도독 (ideo) o-do-dog crunching, munching
오픈 (adj) o-peun open
속닥속닥하 (v) sog-dag-sog-dag-ha to whisper
수군거리 (v) su-gun-geo-ri to mutter, mumble
웅성웅성하 (v) ung-seong-ung-seong-ha to chatter, hum, make background noise

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아웅다웅 (ideo) a-ung-da-ung squabbling, quarreling+ha음메 (ideo) eum-me moo, sound of a cow lowing
으르렁 (ideo) eu-reu-reong growl, snarl, roar, sound of a lion or tiger
으르렁대 (v) eu-reu-reong-dae to bicker, quarrel, fight like cats and dogs
까르르 (ideo) gga-reu-reu tee-hee-hee, giggling, laughing
까르르 웃 (vp) gga-reu-reu us to burst out laughing
ㅋㅋㅋ (abb) ggg giggle, suppressed laughin online texting끽소리 (ideo) ggig-so-ri peep, squeak, whimperwhen referring to sb not saying a word낄낄거리 (v) ggil-ggil-geo-ri to snicker, giggle, titter
꼬끼오 (ideo) ggo-ggi-o cock-a-doodle-doo, sound of a cock crowing
꼬꼬 (ideo) ggo-ggo cluck, cackle, sound of a hen or goose
꼬꼬댁 (ideo) ggo-ggo-daeg cluck, cackle, sound of a hen or goose
꿀꿀 (ideo) ggol-ggol oink-oink, sound of a pig grunting
해해거리 (v) hae-hae-geo-ri to cackle, laugh loudly
흐흐흐 (abb) hhh loud laughin online texting짹짹 (ideo) jjaeg-jjaeg tweet, chirp, sound of a bird
찍찍 (ideo) jjig-jjig squeak, sound of a mouse
찍소리 (ideo) jjig-so-ri peep, squeak, whimperwhen referring to sb not saying a word키득거리 (v) ki-deug-geo-ri to chuckle, giggle, snigger
새근새근 (ideo) sae-geun-sae-geun gentle breathing, gasping, panting
식식거리 (v) sig-sig-geo-ri to breath heavily, rustle, whisper

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아점 (n) a-jeom brunch< 아침 겸 점심안달 (n) an-dal fidgeting, fretting
안구 (n) an-gu eyeball
안습이다 (ph) an-seub-i-da awww, how sad! (sarcastic)< 안구에 습기가 차다, on the eyeball moisture forms벤츠 (n) ben-ceu Mercedes-Benz< 머세디즈 벤츠범생 (n) beom-saeng exemplary student< 모범생비자금 (n) bi-ja-geum slush fund
비냉 (n) bi-naeng noodles in spicy sauce< 비빔냉면빈대불 (n) bin-dae-bul parasite, bedbug, firefly
보조금 (n) bo-jo-geum subsidy
보통내기 (n) bo-tong-nae-gi ordinary personused only in negative sentences부착하 (v) bu-cag-ha to attach, stickfor instance, badges; more formal equivalent of 달디카 (n) di-ka digital camera< 디지털 카메라에어컨 (n) e-eo-keon air conditioner, AC< 에어 컨디셔너업자 (n) eob-ja unemployed person< 실업자간만에 (adv) gan-man-e after a long time< 오래간만에급질 (n) geub-jil urgent question< 급한 질문공채 (n) gong-cae public hiring/employment< 공개채용해수욕 (n) hae-su-yog swimming (n the sea), seabathing
한영 (n) han-yeong Korean and English (dictionary)< 한국어와 영어입시 (n) ib-si entrance exam< 입학시험자판기 (n) ja-pan-gi vending machine< 자동 판매기전교조 (n) jeon-gyo-jo teachers' union< 전국교원노동조합직딩 (n) jig-ding office droneslang존심 (n) jon-sim self-respect, pride< 자존심조폭 (n) jo-pog organized gangsters< 조직 폭력배컴맹 (adj) keom-maeng computer illiterate< 컴퓨터 문맹민증 (n) min-jeung identification card< 주민등록중몰카 (n) mol-ka hidden_camera< 몰래 카메라 mol-rae ka-me-ra, secret camera물냉 (n) mul-naeng noodles in cold soup< 물냉면문자 때리 (vp) mun-ja ddae-ri to text (smartphone)
남친 (n) nam-cin boyfriend< 남자친구오므라이스 (n) o-meu-ra-i-seu egg-fried rice< 오므렛 라이스리모컨 (n) ri-mo-keon remote control< 리모트 컨트롤선관위 (n) seon-gwan-wi election management committee< 선거관리 위원회택배 (n) taeg-bae door-to-door delivery service< 주택배달의대 (n) ui-dae medical school< 의과 대학교야깅 (n) ya-ging night-time jogging< 야간 조깅여친 (n) yeo-cin girlfriend< 여자친구열공 (n) yeol-gong studying hard< 열심히 공부하다

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애도하 (v) ae-do-ha to grieve, offer condolences
빠져버리 (v) bba-jyeo-beo-ri to completely disappear
벗어지 (v) beos-eo-ji to be balding, have a receding hairline< beos불쾌감 (n) bul-kwae-gam unhappiness, unpleasant feeling
답답함 (n) dab-dab-ham suffocation, frustration, annoyance
단 한 번도 (ph) dan han beon-do not for a minute, not even once
떨치 (v) ddeol-ci to shake off, drop a habit, break free
드나들 (v) deu-na-deul to go frequently, go in and out
가로젓 (v) ga-ro-jeos to shake one's head
고쳐주 (v) go-cyeo-ju to fix st for sb
흡입하 (v) heub-ib-ha to suck, inhale
환풍기 (n) hwan-pung-gi ventilator
장편소설 (n) jang-pyeon-so-seol full-length novel
저어 (excl) jeo-eo well, I say
집어삼키 (v) jib-eo-sam-ki to gobble up, devour
막연히 (adv) mag-yeon-hi vaguely, generally
모범생 (n) mo-beom-saeng model student, teacher's pet
무표정하 (v) mu-pyo-jeong-ha to be expressionless, impassive, stoney-faced, deadpan
내딛 (v) nae-did to step, set foot on
생태 (n) saeng-tae ecology
시시하 (v) si-si-ha to be trivial, insignificant, petty
소아 (n) so-a infant, baby
(adv) ssug plummeting, deflating, losing energylit. like mugwort; mugwort droops when wilted, so its name is used metaphorically for a decrease in feelings수직 (adj) su-jig vertical, upgright, straight, perpendicular
쉬운 (adj) swi-un easy
웅크리 (v) ung-keu-ri to crouch, squat, hunker
웃겨보 (v) us-gyeo-bo to try to make sb laugh

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아동 (n) a-dong child
아픈 (adj) a-peun sick, hurt, in pain
백부 (n) baeg-bu uncle, elder married brother of father
백부님 (n) baeg-bu-nim uncle, elder married brother of fatherhonorific백미러 (n) baeg-mi-reo rearview mirror< back mirror발신인 (n) bal-sin-in sender
반환하 (v) ban-hwan-ha to return, restore
베이커리 (n) be-i-ko-ri bakery
빌라 (n) bil-ra townhouse< villa비닐하우스 (n) bi-nil-ha-u-seu greenhouse< vinyl house부킹 (n) bu-king date in a club< booking부상자 (n) bu-sang-ja the wounded, injured
당신이 뭔데, 누구더러 당시니래? (ph) dang-sin-i mweon-de, nu-gu-deo-reo dang-sin-i-rae? What are you using "dangsin" for - who are you to call me "dangsin"?
더운물 (n) deo-un-mul hot water
둘째아들 (n) dul-jjae-a-deul second son
에미야 (n) e-mi-ya daughter-in-law
어멈아 (n) eo-meom-a daughter-in-law
에스라인 (n) e-seu-ra-in shapely_body< S-line음수운전 (n) eum-su-un-jeon drink-driving, DUI, driving while intoxicated
그님 (pr) geu-nim sheused in poems and songs그러니깐 (adv) geu-reo-ni-ggan so, and so it is that, that is to say, let's see
고모부님 (n) go-mo-bu-nim uncle, husband of father's sisterhonorific고모님 (n) go-mo-nim paternal aunt, father's sisterhonorific귀하 (pr) gwi-ha youoriginally meant "noble, venerable", but now used in automated phone menus할아버님 (n) hal-a-beo-nim grandfatherhonorific (v) he count
휴머러스하 (v) hyu-meo-reo-seu-ha to be humorous
이모부님 (n) i-mo-bu-nim uncle, husband of mother's sisterhonorific이모님 (n) i-mo-nim maternal aunt, mother's sisterhonorific이태리타월 (n) i-tae-ri-ta-weol scrubbing towel for skin< Italy towel (pr) jae my< jeo-ui자금 (n) ja-geum money, funds, capital
작은아버님 (n) jag-eun-a-beo-nim uncle, father's younger married brotherhonorific작고하 (v) jag-go-ha to pass away
잠바 (n) jam-ba jacket, windcheater< jumper잔금 (n) jan-geum balance (account)
장인어른 (n) jang-in-eo-reun father-in-law, wife's father
장녀 (n) jang-nyeo eldest daughter
잔고 (n) jan-go balance (account)
제군 (pr) je-gun youformal; used by superiors towards subordinates지은이 (n) ji-eun-i author, writer
큰아버님 (n) keun-a-beo-nim uncle, elder married brother of fatherhonorific키친타월 (n) ki-cin-ta-weol kitchen towel, paper towel
콤비 (n) kom-bi sports jacket< combi콘도 (n) kon-do timeshare< condo커트라인 (n) ko-teu-ra-in passmark, cutoff point< cut line맏아들 (n) mad-a-deul eldest son
맏딸 (n) mad-ddal eldest daughter
오버하 (v) o-beo-ha to overreact, overinterpret< over오토바이 (n) o-to-ba-i motorbike< auto-bi[cycle]프라스틱 (n) peu-ra-seu-tig hard plastic< plastic새아가 (n) sae-a-ga daughter-in-law
사망자 (n) sa-mang-ja the dead, the deceased
아동자 (n) sa-man-ja the dead, deceased
설레임 (n) seol-re-im excitement, nervousness
스킨 (n) seu-kin toner< skin스마트하 (v) seu-ma-teu-ha to be smart, clever, saucy
승천하 (v) seung-ceon-ha to ascend, pass away
신장 (n) sin-jang height
신년 (n) sin-nyeon new year
숙부 (n) sug-bu uncle, father's younger married brother
숙부님 (n) sug-bu-nim uncle, father's younger married brotherhonorific수신인 (n) su-sin-in recipient, addressee
타계하 (v) ta-gye-ha to die, pass away
타인 (n) ta-in others
영그 (v) yeong-geu to ripen, develop, mature
영근 (adj) yeong-geun ripened, developed, matured
유면 (n) yu-myeon dignity, face, honour
유면을 잃 (vp) yu-myeon-eul ilh to lose face, be humiliated

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데리고 가 (vp) de-ri-go ga to deliver, take sb swlit. to go and bring기사님 (n) gi-sa-nim driver (taxi)polite form of address, instead of the literal unjeonsa자제분 (n) ja-je-bun childhonorific, when speaking of the child of sb to whom you want to show respect존함 (n) jon-ham namealthough this is an honorific term for "name", note that asking someone older or of higher status (eg your boss) is considered rude, and titles should be used instead주십사 (v) ju-sib-sa to request, beg, demandhonorific목수믈 않 (vp) mog-sum-eul anh to pass away
여쭙 (v) yeo-jjub to ask, tell, inform, greethonorific form of 묻 mud, to ask

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반짝임 (n) ban-jjag-im twinkling, shimmer, sparkle
빛이란 (n) bic-i-ran light, illumination, understanding, enlightenment
비탈 (n) bi-tal slope, incline, hill
꽃밭 (n) ggoc-bat flowerbed, flower garden
마시 (ph) ma-si-o don't
먹장 (adj) meog-jang pitch-black, inky
날으는 (adj) nal-eu-neun flying, moving swiftly
눈꽃 (n) nun-ggoc snow flower
산새 (n) san-sae mountain bird

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언제 봤다고 반말이야? (ph) eon-je bwass-da-go ban-mal-i-ya? why is he using casual speech with me when we've only just met?lit. when does he say that he's seen [me before] that he's using casual language?

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7월 (n) 7-weol Julylit. 7th month안경점 (n) an-gyeong-jeom optometrist, shop for spectacles
안경테 (n) an-gyeong-te frame of a pair of spectacles
뱃속 (n) baes-sog stomach, belly
빠른 (adj) bba-reun fast, quick, early
뻗어나가 (v) bbeod-eo-na-ga to spread out, extend in all directions, branch out< 뻗다 (stretch, extend) + -어나가 (ongoing action)뿌연 (adj) bbu-yeon hazy, indistinct, pale, murky
북새 (n) bug-sae commotion, confusion, chaos, noise
북새질 (n) bug-sae-jil commotion, confusion, chaos, noise< 북새 (noise, chaos) and -질 (action or state) (adj) can kicked
처박히 (v) ceo-bag-hi to be crammed into, shoved into, stuffed into
다리난간 (n) da-ri-nan-gan bridge railing
돋아나 (v) dod-a-na to come out, sprout, bud, unfold, appear
돋아난 (adj) dod-a-nan sprouting, budding, unfolding
어귀 (n) eo-gwi entrance, mouth, inlet
읍내 (n) eub-nae district, locality, neighbourhood
각질 (n) gag-jil peeling skin, flaking skin
가느다란 (adj) ga-neu-da-ran slim, narrow, thin< ga-neu-da-rah검붉 (adj) geom-bulg to be dark red, wine-coloured
검은빛 (adj) geom-eun-bic black
꼬불꼬불하 (v) ggo-bul-ggo-bul-ha to be twisting, winding, crooked
꼬락서니 (n) ggo-rag-seo-ni pathetic appearance, pitiful sight
고친 (adj) go-cin fixed, repaired
합동공연 (n) hab-dong-gong-yeon joint performance
흐리멍덩하 (v) heu-ri-meong-deong-ha to be blurred, unclear, hazy
혓바닥 (n) hyeos-ba-dag tongue
일어난 (adj) il-eo-nan rising, occurring, happening
잎잎 (n) ip-ip leaves, foliage
잎맥 (n) ip-maeg vein
잎사귀 (n) ip-sa-gwi leaves, foliage
정도로 (adv) jeong-do-ro to the point of, to the extent ofwith preceding -L, eg 싶을 정도로, sip-eul jeong-do-ro, to the point of wondering족히 (adv) jog-hi fully
맞추 (v) maj-cu to set, assemble, fit, match, adjust, customise, adapt
말귀 (n) mal-gwi meaning, hearing
말귀를 알 (vp) mal-gwi-reul al understand the meaning, get the drift
마스코트 (n) ma-seu-ko-teu mascot
멍덩하 (v) meong-deong-ha to be hazy, blurred
몰두하 (v) mol-du-ha to be absorbed, engrossed
물통 (n) mul-tong water bottle, canteen, pail, bucket
뭉텅이 (n) mung-teong-i bundle, mass
무성하 (v) mu-seong-ha to be lush, dense, thick
널브러지 (v) neol-beu-reo-ji to be exhausted
널브러진 (adj) neol-beu-reo-jin exhausted
풀풀 (adv) pul-pul fluttering, continuously emitted, energetically, exuberantly
실어오 (v) sil-eo-o to bring, carry away
위태롭 (v) wi-tae-rob to be risky, precarious, perilous
양호실 (n) yang-ho-sil infirmary, school nurse
열어보 (v) yeol-eo-bo to try opening
연둣빛 (n) yeon-dus-bic yellow-green, chartreuse
여린 (adj) yeo-rin tender, soft, fragile
유난하 (v) yu-nan-ha to be exceptional
유속 (n) yu-sog velocity

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압도당하 (v) ab-do-dang-ha to be amazed, overwhelmed
(n) aen child, kidalso a derogatory word for person애쓰 (v) ae-sseu to try, endeavour, make an effort, take pains, struggle
알려주 (v) al-ryeo-ju to inform, tell, divulge, explain, instruct
아닌 (adj) a-nin not being
빵집 터는 법 (ph) bbang-jib teo-neun beob how to successfully run an enterpriselit. method of blowing up a bakery; used humorously or colloquially 삐져나온 (adj) bbi-jyeo-na-on protruding, sticking out
불려오 (v) bul-ryeo-o to be summoned here, called here
변색되 (v) byeon-saeg-doe to be discoloured
찬찬히 (adv) can-can-hi slowly, deliberately
딴전 (n) ddan-jeon indifference, arrogance, irrelevance
딴전부리 (v) ddan-jeon-bu-ri to act innocently, arrogantly
얼룩지 (v) eol-rug-ji to be stained, smeared, blemished
가르처주 (v) ga-reu-cyeo-ju to teach, instruct, educate, school, train, discipline
곱슬머리 (n) gob-seul-meo-ri curly hair
(v) hult to scan, survey, look over
이어진 (adj) i-eo-jin continuing, connected
지긋하 (v) ji-geus-ha to be elderly
지랄 (n) ji-ral insane behaviour, rash action지랄이다, ji-ral-i-da, is offensive slang meaning "it's fucking awful!"킬킬거리 (v) kil-kil-geo-ri to chuckle, giggle
마님 (n) ma-nim ma'am, madam, my lady
물부리 (n) mul-bu-ri mouthpiece, stem (tobacco pipe)
노부인 (n) no-bu-in old lady, old woman, dowager
푹신하 (v) pug-sin-ha to be comfortable, soft
사도 (n) sa-do apostle, disciple
서둘러 (adv) seo-dul-reo hurriedly, in haste
성모 (n) seong-mo the Virgin Marymother of Jesus완고하 (v) wan-go-ha to be stern, obstinate
열라 (adv) yeo-ra very, extremelyslang

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따오 (v) dda-o to quote
듯하 (v) deus-ha to seem to be, appear to be, look like, be regarded as
궁금해하 (v) gung-geum-hae-ha to wonder, be curious
좀처럼 (adv) jom-ceo-reom rarely, hardly ever, seldomwith following negative, eg eobs-, anh-미술상 (n) mi-sul-sang art_dealer
열한 (num) yeol-han eleven, 11

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